understudy
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Ashley Cole was cemented as England's first-choice left-back for the 2010 World Cup, but who would go to South Africa as his understudy?
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Davies has been playing the lead role, but was reportedly replaced by her understudy Hannah Lowther in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
He snatched provisional top spot in beautiful, sunny conditions, but could only watch with bated breath as his understudy took to the start hut.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
That was also when the Seahawks understood that Smith-Njigba was underutilized as Metcalf’s understudy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
"Well, it only makes sense that Andrea should be the new Cinderella, since she's the understudy," he replied.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
Vocabulary lists containing understudy
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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