starters
Example Sentences
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Coaches know they can run their starters into the ground and still turn over half the team before the game is over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Indeed, in June Tuchel said the midfielder had a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup because he had "14 or 15 potential starters" in his squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
All five Sparks starters scored in double digits, and the 106 points were the most the franchise has scored in a home game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
It marks the first time since 1980 that the Dodgers have had four All-Star starters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
With half the starters missing, the scrimmage was kind of a joke.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
