understudy

Example Sentences

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Davies has been playing the lead role, but was reportedly replaced by her understudy Hannah Lowther in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

McFadden thinks Celtic's season could go one way or another based on whether O'Neill decides to stick with Schmeichel or promote understudy Viljami Sinisalo.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Simply going to the Games as an understudy to Chen’s leading role would have been valuable experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

He snatched provisional top spot in beautiful, sunny conditions, but could only watch with bated breath as his understudy took to the start hut.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I was too, but mostly because Mr. Gregory had promised that if I stayed on as understudy, he would find another actor—actress—to play Helen Burns until Lil came back.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt