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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The Royals had just four hits against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who carved up the hosts’ starting lineup.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Josh Hart is pushing back on a report that the New York Knicks starting lineup was invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Philadelphia's starting lineup will likely be Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, Dean Wade and Embiid.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Josh Hart is pushing back on a report that the New York Knicks starting lineup was invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Philadelphia's starting lineup will likely be Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, Dean Wade and Embiid.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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