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first–string

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first–string /ˈfɚstˈstrɪŋ/ adjective
first–string
/ˈfɚstˈstrɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FIRST–STRING
US, sports
: most skillful
◊ The first-string players on a team play first in the game because they are considered the best players. This term is also sometimes used figuratively.
compare second-string