starters
Example Sentences
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It’s easy to put too much stock in a preseason performance, seeing as most starters are watching from the sidelines, but Johnson made the most of his opportunity in a 27-7 victory over the Texans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
And they have been slow starters in the Champions League recently - needing a knockout phase play-off tie after failing to finish in the top eight both times - before finishing strongly to win.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
For starters, the EU details it all online and created a YouTube video about it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
It means there is a chance just four of the starters who faced the French champions 18 months ago will start for Villa.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Because he wants to give the starters more latitude,” Mr. Goldstein said.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
