understudy

Example Sentences

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Reece James is the England number one but Livramento is a very good understudy.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

However, Sanchez has been in rotation with understudy Filip Jorgensen since his poor display in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

Did having Arnold as understudy make Froelich feel like an underdog?

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg