key player
Example Sentences
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Saka arrived at the World Cup carrying an injury, left with a hat-trick and, in his manager's own words, remains "a key player" for England.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Bukayo is a fantastic team-mate, a fantastic football player, a key player for us.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Fulham left-back Robinson was a key player as co-hosts United States captured home imaginations during their run to the last 16.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The Port of Rotterdam is a key player in this sustainable transition but their sphere of influence is limited," says Bettina Kampman, from environmental consultancy CE Delft, which works for governments, companies and NGOs.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Dr. Barnard was a key player in this inner council and was said to be a protege of the president.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
