sixth man
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A sixth man, Will Jacks, would have played, only to be ruled out by illness.
From BBC
Northern Ireland's McIlroy became just the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of all four majors when he won the Masters in a thrilling finish in April.
From BBC
He became just the sixth man - and first European - to achieve the Slam, joining Americans Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, and South Africa's Gary Player, in accomplishing the feat.
From BBC
McIlroy became only the sixth man to complete golf's career Grand Slam with a long-awaited victory at the Masters in April.
From Barron's
After years of frustration and near misses, McIlroy's victory at the Masters made him only the sixth man in history to complete a Grand Slam of all four major championships.
From BBC
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