Examples of rusher in a Sentence
He was the team's leading rusher last year.
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While Uche hasn’t been able to replicate the impressive statistics from that season, the analytics still point to him being an effective pass rusher.
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Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from defensive backs, Miami could surely use an infusion of edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive linemen with early picks in this month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Garrett would be a franchise transformer and allow the Giants’ remaining pass rushers to exist in an environment that wouldn’t force them to be the table-setter, taking on consistent double teams.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys could use their early draft picks to strengthen a few positions, including inside linebacker or pass rusher.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from defensive backs, Miami could surely use an infusion of edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive linemen with early picks in this month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Garrett would be a franchise transformer and allow the Giants’ remaining pass rushers to exist in an environment that wouldn’t force them to be the table-setter, taking on consistent double teams.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys could use their early draft picks to strengthen a few positions, including inside linebacker or pass rusher.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Rusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusher. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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