starter

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He became a four-year starter at Cal, was a fourth-round draft pick of the Vikings, who immediately told him he’s switching from cornerback to safety.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He was a two-time All-American and three-year starter at Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Rarely a starter for Arsenal, the 28-year-old managed just nine minutes off the bench in England's recent World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Iceland.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano has a 0.24 ERA through 37⅔ frames, a historic start for a traditional starter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

And in the meeting with the starter and Langston’s coach I explain that I was just rooting for my team like everyone else does.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen