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understudy

noun as in substitute

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He recently analysed just how understudied most other bacteria have been relative to E. coli.

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The Bowl granted him three weeks off for rehearsals in July, where he also understudied as Erivo’s Jesus.

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A solid understudy to Gibson-Park who managed to hold off the challenge of Ben White for Test status.

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He scored just four league goals all season, with understudy Zirkzee only managing three.

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