transfer list
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Having been on the transfer list before Clough's arrival in 1975, he became a key player under the iconic manager, appearing in 243 consecutive games between December 1976 and December 1980.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
“I wasn’t checking the transfer list anymore,” he said; after months of consulting it every day, waiting to see his name, he gave up.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 4, 2019
At the time, there were 57 men on the transfer list, about 49 of whom were Yemenis.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2016
Aurier has since apologized but could soon be placed on the transfer list.
From Washington Times • Feb. 15, 2016
My supervisor at the brush factory told me my name had been crossed off the transfer list.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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