team player
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“Because of how much we’ve struggled at that position, a lot of pressure was put on him,” former national team player and Fox analyst Stu Holden said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
U.S. men’s national team player Tim Weah also was present at the Mamdani press conference.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
The BBC's media editor, Katie Razzall, recently wrote that people inside Google "have only good things to say about Brittin, as an inspirational leader and a great team player".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 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
Jay is strong, kind, a good partner and team player.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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