starting lineup
noun
: the list of players who are playing when a game begins
The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.
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More responsibility in the Chicago Bulls starting lineup.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
While Nix started every game, Maye joined the Patriots starting lineup after the first month, posting a 3-9 record with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Across the first seven games of the college basketball season, Boise State basketball appeared to have a clear idea of its starting lineup.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
After a rocky start, Thomas still opened the season in Loyola’s starting lineup.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
While Nix started every game, Maye joined the Patriots starting lineup after the first month, posting a 3-9 record with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Across the first seven games of the college basketball season, Boise State basketball appeared to have a clear idea of its starting lineup.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2025
After a rocky start, Thomas still opened the season in Loyola’s starting lineup.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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