understudy

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The idea of having Foden as Kane's central striking understudy is now a non-starter after the experiment of using him as a false nine against Japan was cut short after less than an hour.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Soon Lindo was cast as an understudy to Danny Glover in “’Master Harold’…and the Boys,” a play set in apartheid-riven South Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

So I got to understudy or take her place — I got to join the cast, and Eugene was in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

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

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