man-to-man
Example Sentences
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The idea is for players to apply man-to-man pressure across the pitch, jumping from this initial defensive shape.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
And then it’s also, ‘Hey, you want to play us man-to-man, one-on-one, I’m enough of a sniper as a passer to make you pay for it.’
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
Arsenal dominated the first half partly because of this overload and Slot opted for a man-to-man press in the second half to fix this.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
Players get beat for too many layups playing man-to-man against La Cañada.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
“We’ll have a little man-to-man talk while the leathernecks get some sack time.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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