key player
Example Sentences
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It was not long ago that he was being publicly called out by manager Julian Nagelsmann - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
A key player in this pressure campaign is China’s navy, a well-equipped force numerically larger than any other in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Tuchel said Saka, who has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the Three Lions, still requires careful attention before the tournament - which has raised some concerns given he is a key player.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"That is Brazil's place: as a key player in the security of the Americas, shoulder to shoulder with free and sovereign nations," he said.
From Barron's • May 27, 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
