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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Three years ago, McCaffrey debuted in the 49ers’ starting lineup with three touchdowns (rushing, receiving, passing) in a rout at the Rams.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Sacramento’s starting lineup If Schroder is ruled out, Russell Westbrook will probably start at point guard.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Minnesota’s starting lineup in both games featured Willis and Isaac Asuma and guard with Crocker-Johnson and Tyson and center Robert Vaihola in the front court.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
If the Raptors’ starting lineup cannot jell, his next role could be sixth man.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Sacramento’s starting lineup If Schroder is ruled out, Russell Westbrook will probably start at point guard.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Minnesota’s starting lineup in both games featured Willis and Isaac Asuma and guard with Crocker-Johnson and Tyson and center Robert Vaihola in the front court.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
If the Raptors’ starting lineup cannot jell, his next role could be sixth man.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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