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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U.S. men’s national team player Tim Weah also was present at the Mamdani press conference.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 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
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 • Dec. 6, 2025
When your boss says you should be more of a team player, that means she wants you to take on more of her work. thick as thieves.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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