starter
Example Sentences
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He started off as the second-string quarterback, but when starter Austin Simmons hurt his ankle in the second week of the season, Chambliss grabbed the reins.
And the Bears, playing their starters, wound up losing.
Defending champions Philadelphia decided to rest most of their starters in their 24-17 loss to the Washington Commanders, but the Eagles will be at full strength against the San Francisco 49ers.
From BBC
With Justin Herbert and many of the Chargers’ starters not playing, the team puts in a strong defensive effort in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chargers rested 14 of their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, who has played his way into the Most Valuable Player conversation.
From Los Angeles Times
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