understudy

Example Sentences

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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

That was also when the Seahawks understood that Smith-Njigba was underutilized as Metcalf’s understudy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"Well, it only makes sense that Andrea should be the new Cinderella, since she's the understudy," he replied.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene