Example Sentences

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On that occasion, Cox was due to deputise, only to suffer a broken thumb in the nets.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Midfielder Wataru Endo is expected to deputise alongside Virgil van Dijk, who at 34 is Slot's only available centre-back.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

But injuries have limited Bradley's impact this season with Arne Slot often having to turn to midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to deputise at right-back.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The 21-year-old Northern Irishman has impressed whenever he has had to deputise - from during Alexander-Arnold's spell out through injury last season, to his eye-catching display against Real in the Champions League in November.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

Joanna carved the turkeys, refusing to deputise either to Martin or to Alce.

From Joanna Godden by Kaye-Smith, Sheila