walk-on
Example Sentences
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Ever since he stepped in for the Trojans’ top backs, two months earlier, the walk-on running back was USC’s biggest bright spot.
From Los Angeles Times
But the Trojan walk-on was totally neutralized by Oregon’s stout defensive front.
From Los Angeles Times
It gave popular TikToker Michael Le a walk-on part in the film and enlisted TikTok content creators to share behind-the-scenes footage before the film’s release.
From Washington Post
The former walk-on, who developed into a standout at nickel, said it’s “a dream come true” to get a shot at the pro level.
From Seattle Times
If he wanted to play Power Five football, he’d have to start as a preferred walk-on, hoping Arizona would follow through the next season.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
