lineman
Example Sentences
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Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“As the lineman would go down the street, bringing cable to the city, the people would run alongside their trucks, bang on his side, and say, ‘When can we have it?’
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The Chargers, meanwhile, take an offensive lineman to address the need that haunted them all last season after they were ravaged by injuries up front.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
And his market figures to be especially robust not only because of his talent, but also because he’s by far the best available offensive lineman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Crystal can turn into a full-on defensive lineman when she wants to.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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