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- noun Alternative spelling of
firststringer .
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Examples
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My father came to a scrimmage and after seeing the first-stringer in action asked me, “That guy Jimmy Owens—you play the same position, right?”
The Rise and Fall of Bear Stearns Alan C. Greenberg 2010
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My father came to a scrimmage and after seeing the first-stringer in action asked me, “That guy Jimmy Owens—you play the same position, right?”
The Rise and Fall of Bear Stearns Alan C. Greenberg 2010
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The Orange hope TB Antwon Bailey can have another productive day in support of first-stringer Curtis Brinkley.
Weekend Preview: Stakes are high as Big 12 race concludes 2008
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Olson began the season as the first-stringer, and although Dorrell wouldn't identify a starter for next week, Olson would seem to have the edge.
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He excelled as the first-stringer the rest of the way, finishing with a 2.05 goals-against average and three shutouts.
USATODAY.com - Raycroft, Bruins blank Habs in playoff opener 2004
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The second they showed earnest backup QB Matt Zach Gilford practicing out in his yard, you knew superstar first-stringer Jason was gonna get carried out on a stretcher.
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Paterno must also find a new starting center, with junior Matt Stankewitch listed as the first-stringer heading into the season.
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Varitek has embraced a backup role, working closely with the pitchers and tutoring first-stringer Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
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With first-stringer Jay Cutler ineffective before leaving the game with a knee injury and his backup Todd Collins having no luck, Bears coach Lovie Smith turned to Hanie.
Reuters: Top News 2011
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Nutt commented on first-stringer Nathan Stanley and recent addition
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