team player
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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And, to his left, Alexi Lalas, the red-maned former U.S. men’s national team player who’s forever stirred a Cosell-style fury among critics and fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
“James is focused on moving forward, rejoining his teammates and the Atlanta Falcons organization as a whole, performing at the highest level, and continuing to be a team player on and off the field.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"I don't really focus on that," said Smith-Njigba, a team player who also does a surprising amount of blocking for a star wide receiver.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
On suggestions that he should stand as an independent in the by-election, Burnham said: "No, I wouldn't do that because I meant it when I said I am team player."
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
I had always been a team player, but this time I felt so much personal pressure from the president.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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