understudy

Example Sentences

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Dominic Solanke and Dominic Calvert-Lewin did not make the strongest cases for being his understudy in the two friendlies, while Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins was not included in a 35-man squad.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

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

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