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player

[pley-er] / ˈpleɪ ər /


NOUN
person who produces music
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Reijnders' exit looks like being part of a significant overhaul of City's midfield, with uncertainty hanging over the future of World Cup player of the tournament Rodri and interest in Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The difference is that many of those restrictions are negotiated with player organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected,” his statement said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

"It's been good to have Marcus around this week. He's our player. He's a good player, and he gives us something a little bit different."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Where possible, the tournament director alternates the colors, so that a player will play with the white pieces in one game and with the black in the next.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

O'Neil added LIV will make its players "majority equity holders" in the competition, calling it "a first for a major global sports league".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurrence suggested a different path forward: Colleges and athletes could resolve compensation questions through collective bargaining or negotiated agreement, as professional football and basketball players do.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Afterward, students demanded the school adopt the Cutters nickname because those players had won the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled, BBC Sport has been told.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Because players of master strength weren’t eligible to enter, the tournament encouraged the participation of weaker and less experienced players.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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