understudy

Example Sentences

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The understudy, as Powers calls her, was not as excited by the whole thing.

From Seattle Times

The thrill of “Bob Fosse’s Dancin’,” a revival of the 1978 musical is, aptly, its dancers: 16 cast members and six understudies.

From New York Times

The moves filled priorities the team had long sought to address: Backstopping starting center Ivica Zubac with a capable understudy and breaking up the logjam within its guard rotation.

From Los Angeles Times

Running back Miles Sanders had a career year, and understudy Kenny Gainwell has rounded into a reliable back who plays well in big games.

From Los Angeles Times

Some people may say sexism is the response to the question: Why is menopause so understudied?

From New York Times