nonparticipant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nonparticipant
First recorded in 1880–85; non- + participant
Example Sentences
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After no lack of pregame “will he or won’t he” drama, Smith was a nonparticipant as Drew Lock handled the starting quarterbacking duties with Sean Mannion as the backup.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Another option is to be a nonparticipant observer.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
At first, Carroll was hopeful that Carson would practice late in the week, but he was a nonparticipant all week.
From Fox News ● Oct. 15, 2021
He was formally listed as a nonparticipant on the team’s practice report both Wednesday and Thursday.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021
Posthumous honorees include lightweight champion Frank Erne in the old timer category, Paddy Ryan in the pioneer category and promoter Dan Goossen in the nonparticipant category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2019
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