key player
Example Sentences
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But he became a key player on his return and helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup in 2025 - their first trophy in 70 years.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
He's exceptionally talented and performed well for Manchester City but it's been a big ask for the 21-year-old to be such a key player in a back four that is not settled.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 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
He will be joined not only by officials from the Holy See but experts including the co-founder of the American startup Anthropic, a key player in the booming AI landscape.
From Barron's • May 25, 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
