starter

Example Sentences

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She could jump in off the bench and make some serious shots, developing into a starter pretty quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The first is that they serve a defined role in his intricately detailed offensive scheme—such as four-year starter Alex Karaban, whose shooting has already led to two UConn titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Before Freeman’s 407-foot blast, Pages had the only answers for Guardians starter Gavin Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Who is a certain starter at the World Cup?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Gerald was a starter this basketball season along with Robbie Washington and Andy Jackson.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper