How to Use starting lineup in a Sentence

starting lineup

noun
  • There are six teams on a bye week, which could wreak havoc on your starting lineup.
    — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Westbrook is no stranger to the Kings’ starting lineup.
    — Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
  • If the Raptors’ starting lineup cannot jell, his next role could be sixth man.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Darvin Ham, the team’s coach, followed suit with a starting lineup change.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Love was back from his one-game absence with a bruised rib and back in the Heat starting lineup.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Ham said those five will be their starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
    — Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But the Red Sox haven't addressed any holes in their starting lineup.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Boone made the right call with his starting lineup decision at second base.
    — Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Heat can challenge for the East with that starting lineup (and some good health).
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Thomas was in Wednesday’s starting lineup against the Rangers.
    — Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • The Coyotes’ starting lineup had one thing in common.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Each starting lineup card is listed below.
    — Keith Stewart, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Simons might not fit into the Bulls starting lineup when the team is fully healthy.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
  • That starting lineup is now 18-2 this season.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
  • This isn’t a long-term plan and my hunch is that after this week, the team would like to settle on a starting lineup and stick with it.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The Dodgers' starting lineup was one to watch leading up to game time on Tuesday.
    — Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But after a strong start, the Heat’s starting lineup was shaky to begin the third quarter.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Foothill’s starting lineup didn’t feature a senior.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
  • Muncy was scratched from Wednesday’s starting lineup against the Angels with pain in his right side.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
  • With the win, the Heat improved to 2-3 when using this starting lineup.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The Heat also made a change to its starting lineup midway through Game 4.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Bailey is slated to compete for a spot in head coach Will Hardy’s starting lineup.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Every player in Henry’s starting lineup had a hit.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • That starting lineup against the Mystics had eight turnovers in the first quarter, leading to an early deficit.
    — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2024
  • Their starting lineup also has numerous hitters who could be among the best in the league at their position.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • For years, this old scout has complained about teams that don’t bring their best players and/or their starting lineup players to spring training away games.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • After a rocky start, Thomas still opened the season in Loyola’s starting lineup.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
  • With Herro playing off the bench, the Heat continued to use its new go-to starting lineup.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
  • The entire Storm starting lineup brought the thunder, with all five starters scoring in double figures.
    — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
  • As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.
    — Christian Clark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

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