stand-in

Example Sentences

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"It's very disappointing to go out in this fashion but it's completely uncontrollable," said Ireland stand-in skipper Lorcan Tucker.

From BBC

"Wow! This is my third nomination, I was kind of feeling like a Leonardo DiCaprio stand-in," he said, referring to the Hollywood star's long wait for his Oscar.

From Barron's

"I don't think you'll see many players cry on the field after a win in the group stages," stand-in captain Harry Manenti said.

From Barron's

It’s not an award for a single performance, nor is it meant to function as a stand-in for best ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times

We are more digitally connected than ever, yet much of that connection functions as a kind of stand-in — a convincing facsimile that still leaves us hungry.

From Salon