match-fit
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Speaking two weeks ago, Cummins said time was beginning to get "tight" for the first Test, because he needed at least a month in the nets in order to be match-fit.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
He rejects the idea that, having flown across the Atlantic from the Wembley leg of Live Aid, he was not match-fit.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2016
Had returned to Chelsea for treatment but is now back, injury free but far from match-fit.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2015
For all his international exploits, Lafferty can’t get a game at club level with Norwich and will consider leaving in January in an attempt to make sure he is match-fit for next summer.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2015
Lee is now racing against time to get match-fit for what is likely to be his last world championships in Jakarta this August before he ends his career at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
From Reuters ● May 26, 2015
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