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wingers

  • plural
    of winger.
    winger
    noun
    (in Rugby, soccer, etc.) a person who plays a wing position.

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Normally wingers don't defend these kind of balls very well.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

With Iraola determined to have his wingers able to play on both sides, it remains to be seen if that experiment persists once Liverpool get more attackers in.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Guardiola's friend and journalist Marti Perarnau spoke to the former City coach about his use of wide wingers during the 2016-17 season.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"We try to arrive to the wingers. We have a lot of quality in wingers."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Peter was now a martyr and a hero; his position as one of the "left wingers" was definitely established, and anyone who ventured to say a word against him would be indignantly rebuked.

From 100%: the Story of a Patriot by Upton Sinclair

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