How to Use on the wing in a Sentence

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• Bukayo Saka, who has not looked right all World Cup, out on the wing.
  — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026
• Thornton’s efficient night picked up the Valkyries on the wing.
  — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
• Rahimi, 30, is more of a centre-forward who has been deployed on the wing.
  — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 9 July 2026
• The Wolves need a bit more size on the wing with Jaden McDaniels likely moving to power forward.
  — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
• Dawson Mercer is a better fit on the wing, while Cody Glass has durability concerns.
  — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026
• His versatility means that Cancelo can play on either flank in defence or in advanced positions on the wing.
  — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
• Then the Celtics would get to take a flyer on Sensabaugh, who’s also a big-time shotmaker and creator on the wing who would fit well in the scheme, even if his defense leaves a lot to be desired.
  — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 30 June 2026
• The Lakers, who added Ziaire Williams on a one-year deal Monday in their 15th roster spot, are looking for more defense on the wing.
  — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
• Back then, their attack was charged by the likes of Hakim Ziyech on the wing and Youssef En-Nesyri’s phenomenal heading ability.
  — Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026
• Tralmaks rewarded Detroit with 26 goals on the wing in the AHL during 2025-26.
  — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
• Mikheyev should add some speedy defense on the wing that’s an upgrade over Nick Paul, while Dennis Hildeby is a major improvement over Jonas Johansson.
  — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 July 2026
• Those compact, quick shooting mechanics have been mostly used as a catch-and-shoot specialist in the corners and on the wing, exactly the kind of attempts he’ll be asked to take next to Steph Curry and De’Anthony Melton.
  — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
• Gavi and Nico Williams did play in the second half, but Spain’s team that day featured Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, David Garcia at centre-back, Dani Ceballos in midfield, Yeremy Pino on the wing and Joselu up front.
  — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026