nonplaying
Britishadjective
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When Stricker was a Ryder Cup competitor, as opposed to a nonplaying captain, he always thought those tactics just made him nervous.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
Now Bell coaches the England under-26 team, and Byrne is the nonplaying captain of the under-20 team.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2015
"Playing," he said, "is much better than being a nonplaying captain."
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2011
“Playing,” he said, “is much better than being a nonplaying captain.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2011
Patrick Bogacki, who was the nonplaying captain of the French team, claimed the contract could no longer be made.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2011
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