player
Example Sentences
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"It is the only alliance that, until now, had a major player behaving like a benevolent hegemon, one that did not impose its actions on others by force," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"Guardiola is aware that this is a player that can go all the way. It is up to Cherki himself though. How much does he want it? How far does he want to go?"
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He was named Western Conference player of the month on Thursday, adding another line to his most valuable player application.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
"Luke Littler was happy that Gian van Veen went inside the 15 and he kind of did the Simon Whitlock 'well done' and you shouldn't do that," former player Wayne Mardle said on Sky Sports.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A player in zugzwang has no good moves.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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