team player
noun
: someone who cares more about helping a group or team to succeed than about his or her individual success
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This personal criticism indicates that there is a strong likelihood that the US will not be a team player with Ukraine (and the EU).
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Pompeo, Trump's second secretary of State, successfully navigated Trump world and was seen as more of a team player, the source said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition, recognize others, connect with them and join in as a team player.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Maryland's top federal prosecutor has proven himself a valuable team player who ought to be kept on duty.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Pompeo, Trump's second secretary of State, successfully navigated Trump world and was seen as more of a team player, the source said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition, recognize others, connect with them and join in as a team player.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Maryland's top federal prosecutor has proven himself a valuable team player who ought to be kept on duty.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Team player.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team%20player. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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