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team-mate

British  

noun

  1. a fellow member of a team

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Rimmer's former United team-mate Alex Stepney, a fellow goalkeeper, said on social media: "Such sad news to hear Jimmy Rimmer has passed away, rest in peace and lots of love to Jimmy's family x."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Critics have debated in the build-up to Makhachev's bout with Machado Garry if his achievements have surpassed team-mate and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Jaissle's first career was ended by a serious knee injury at the age of just 25, but his intense desire to succeed has been a constant as former Hoffenheim team-mate Chinedu Obasi explained.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Despite being overhauled and pipped to silver by her team-mate in a dramatic finish, Hodgkinson celebrated together with Hunter Bell on the track.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"I'm glad that buckle got loose," said the horse to his team-mate, "I was getting tired and needed a rest."

From Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover by George Mitchel

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