starters
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Nine of the 15 starters against Japan, including six of the eight forwards, and 12 of the 23-strong squad, play club rugby in England.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
In 1934, when two undefeated teams, New York University and City College of New York, played, nine of the 10 starters were Jewish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Lakers defensive star Ziaire Williams also missed his first game with left foot soreness, leaving them even more depleted with two starters unable to play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
For starters, a lot of thought and time probably went into that spreadsheet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
Permian scored again to make it 42—0, and some of the starters stood on the benches behind the sidelines, finally able to relax.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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