nonplaying
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
The winning England senior team’s nonplaying captain, Simon Cochemé suggested that this deal would be suitable for a column.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2014
"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
This was won by Lien, Kornell Lazar from Hungary, and from Denmark one junior, Maria Dam Mortensen, and the nonplaying captain, Lars Nielsen.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2011
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