team player
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Now he said he will welcome back Higbee, “the ultimate team player,” who helps bind teammates.
From Los Angeles Times
The former U.S. national team player added that the timing is especially favorable for soccer in this country, with the arrival of the World Cup, the Olympics and the changes planned for the MLS schedule.
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m just glad everyone is here to support him.... Ultimate competitor, ultimate team player. He’s going to overcome it, and we’re all going to be here for him.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Gutfeld!” is a team player who gets them.
From Salon
Team player!—are the same ones she’s been trying to put to work at CZI, the philanthropic mission she and Zuckerberg launched a decade ago.
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