team player

Example Sentences

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He’s a team player, happy to help receptionist P.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"I don't really focus on that," said Smith-Njigba, a team player who also does a surprising amount of blocking for a star wide receiver.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

On suggestions that he should stand as an independent in the by-election, Burnham said: "No, I wouldn't do that because I meant it when I said I am team player."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

How can you demonstrate that you’re a team player if your interviewer doesn’t specifically ask you about it?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

When your boss says you should be more of a team player, that means she wants you to take on more of her work. thick as thieves.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner