third-string

Example Sentences

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Ben Spencer went from first choice to third string in the space of a week.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

There remains a lot of ground to cover given that Schuermann was competing with the third string during a practice open to reporters last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

The Colts acquired him in 2017 in a trade with New England, with which Brissett was third string behind Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

The quarterback, demoted to third string, acknowledged the obvious: The year had been a “roller coaster,” one that he didn’t expect when the team acquired him last spring.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Often, Ben had watched Jim Don walking the halls of school escorted by Ansley and a school of pilot fish mainly composed of third string football players.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy