taker
Example Sentences
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He remains incredibly consistent, scoring on average 16 goals in his past four seasons at the club and he's also potentially a penalty taker now Youri Tielemans has gone to Manchester United.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
If the goalkeeper refuses to commit early, the penalty taker is forced into a late decision while taking his eyes off the ball at precisely the wrong moment, increasing the margin for error.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As an example, “if Obama’s mother opened the door” to the census taker, baby Obama would have been entered as white.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
You won’t get a designated note taker to assist you in meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
With so many “cast members” not returning, there are a lot of new hirees—including an eighteen-year-old ticket taker at the front gate whose mother forced him to take a summer job.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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