captain

Example Sentences

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Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain, doubled the advantage 3:25 into the second period, poking the rebound of a Quinn Hughes’ shot by Franzreb for his second power-play goal of the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

"When you play a team like that you have to be good at everything," said former England and British and Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson on BBC One.

From BBC

To be ready for the myriad cameras capturing the flip of the coin, both captains have to be in place a good two minutes before getting on with the ceremony.

From BBC

He was one of those most guilty of what captain Harry Brook's described as being "too careful" against West Indies, having been out tentatively chipping a catch.

From BBC

"It was a tough day at the office, we didn't get firing in the way we wanted to but that is the nature of the beast," said England captain Maro Itoje.

From Barron's