team player
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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I am happy to help others with projects during my downtime, and I believe in the importance of being a team player to achieve the best results.
From Washington Post
Always the team player, Cuomo is using his considerable political capital and his trove of still unspent campaign funds to rebuild the maligned party infrastructure.
From Slate
Determined to win and the “ultimate team player,” Jonathan Quick played a central role in transforming the Kings into Stanley Cup winners.
From Los Angeles Times
Ultimately, Li was a “team player” who put party unity foremost, he said.
From Seattle Times
He is composed in front of goal and a team player - both very much in the image of Mane.
From BBC
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