key player
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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
The company has emerged as a key player in the buildout of data centers, providing heavy machinery as well as power solutions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“The Raiders family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Martin, a standout linebacker and key player on two Super Bowl championship teams,” read a team statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Cleopatra was a key player in Mark Antony’s master plan for finally gaining total control.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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