Other Word Forms
- subcaptaincy noun
Etymology
Origin of captaincy
Example Sentences
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After all, this is someone who had the captaincy taken off him by then-manager Erik ten Hag and the club were prepared to sell to West Ham a couple of months before that Scotland game.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Despite taking the Wales captaincy for a second time when Bale retired in 2023, Ramsey's influence was waning.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
When asked about the captaincy in recent months, Woods has said he was undecided.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Ben Stokes says the past three months have been "the hardest period" of his England captaincy, and backed the current regime to take the team forward.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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