teammate

Example Sentences

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After New York forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the shortest player on the court—scrambled for the rebound, launched himself through bodies and tapped it to a teammate, securing a crucial extra possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

For all three set-piece goals, Spurs targeted the back post before heading the ball back across goal, either for a teammate or directly to goal.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She just wants to be thought of as a hard worker and a good teammate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

But there was another Angels player Meckler watched growing up: his new teammate, Mike Trout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Sometimes I found him in bed, playing alone, the cards spread across a blanket on his lap as he formulated moves and countermoves with imaginary opponents and an imaginary teammate.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram