starter

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Sophie Ecclestone, fitness permitting, still appears a guaranteed starter in England's World Cup XI but who will join her in the spin attack?

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan shared some words of encouragement with the catcher and patted him on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He’s also the only starter not to have won a race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Calm down, Shayla. You just need to be patient and focus. Block everything out and just wait for the starter pistol.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée