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Lineker is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Lineker in a sentence

Lineker meaning

A surname.

Using Lineker

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname.
  • In the example corpus, lineker often appears in combinations such as: gary lineker, lineker said, lineker and.

Context around Lineker

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 6 middle, 10 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

gary 10× telegraph 1× sack 1× documents 1× suspend 1× taking 1× forward 1× take 1×

Often after:

off 2× stepping 1× walkoutstheguardian 1× impartiality 1× knows 1× crisis 1× rodrigues 1× scored 1×

Sentence patterns with Lineker

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

after gary lineker s return 1× after gary lineker was stood 1× and gary lineker will appear 1× but as lineker knows only 1× by taking lineker off air 1× colleague gary lineker stepping down 1× due to lineker walkoutstheguardian 1× during the lineker crisis was 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

bbc director general 3× according to tax 1× alex scott host 1× bbc apologises for 1× bbc chairman richard 1× bc one broadcast 1×

Common sentence endings:

air was mistaken 1× at italia 90 1× become politically compromised 1× buy crack cocaine 1× corporation s independence 1× day this weekend 1×

Words around Lineker

Just before it in the word index:

linei 3 linehan 22 lineham 3 lined 1.561 linebreeding 2 lineberry 2

Just after it in the word index:

linelike 4 linell 2 lineman 582 linemate 15 linemates 17 linemen 226

Similar in corpus frequency:

adhesive 164 aleppo 164 apprehend 164 argentinian 164 astana 164 berbice 164

Corpus analysis for Lineker

  • In this selection, "lineker" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, gary, telegraph, sack, off, stepping and walkoutstheguardian stand out and add context to how "lineker" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include after gary lineker s return, after gary lineker was stood and gary lineker. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "lineker" sits close to words such as adhesive, aleppo and apprehend, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with lineker

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Carner also dedicates a song to Gary Lineker. (8 words)

Gary Lineker scored four goals at Italia '90. (8 words)

Did the BBC get it wrong over Gary Lineker? (9 words)

Longer example sentences

Director-general Tim Davie said he recognised that “grey areas” in the broadcaster’s social media guidance could cause “confusion” and announced an independent review of the guidelines, particularly for freelancers, which is what Lineker is classed as. (38 words)

Gary Lineker has joined and Jeremy Vine in taking to social media to distance themselves from reports that a top star paid a vulnerable teenager £35,000 for sexual pictures that the youngster used to buy crack cocaine. (38 words)

Alex Scott, host of BBC's Football Focus, is the latest employee of the storied broadcaster to take a stand in solidarity with colleague Gary Lineker, stepping down from her presenting duties today. (33 words)

Question examples

Did the BBC get it wrong over Gary Lineker? (9 words)

Example sentences (20)

The Tory MP for the Kent seat of South Thanet told the Telegraph Lineker’s remarks were a “step too far” and that the BBC should sack Lineker.

According to tax tribunal documents, Lineker is disputing the bill.

Alex Scott, host of BBC's Football Focus, is the latest employee of the storied broadcaster to take a stand in solidarity with colleague Gary Lineker, stepping down from her presenting duties today.

BBC apologises for disarray to sport coverage due to Lineker walkoutstheguardian.

BBC chairman Richard Sharp is under growing pressure, after the controversy ignited by the Gary Lineker impartiality row placed fresh scrutiny on the corporation’s independence.

BBC director general Tim Davie emailed all BBC staff after Gary Lineker's return.

BBC director general Tim Davie insists he has not backed down in the face of an uproar over the suspension of Gary Lineker.

BBC director general Tim Davie, who took the decision to suspend Lineker, said he was seeking a resolution to the dispute, but insisted he will not resign over his handling of the affair.

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BC One broadcast a stripped back version of Match of the Day on Saturday night after Gary Lineker was stood down as presenter.

But, as Lineker knows only too well, his name is synonymous with the corporation and anything he says to his eight million Twitter followers inevitably reflects upon his employers.

Carner also dedicates a song to Gary Lineker.

Critics suggested Sharp — who remained silent during the Lineker crisis — was unable to speak out in support of the BBC because his own position had become politically compromised.

Did the BBC get it wrong over Gary Lineker?

Director-general Tim Davie said he recognised that “grey areas” in the broadcaster’s social media guidance could cause “confusion” and announced an independent review of the guidelines, particularly for freelancers, which is what Lineker is classed as.

Former BBC director-general said the corporation had made a “mistake” and “undermined its own credibility” by taking Lineker off air.

Former England greats Alan Shearer, and Gary Lineker will appear on Match of the Day this weekend.

Forward Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos followed up with another off-target shot in the 14th minute.

Furthermore, Greg Dyke, who served as BBC director general between 2000 and 2004, has said its decision to take Lineker off the air was “mistaken”.

Gary Lineker has joined and Jeremy Vine in taking to social media to distance themselves from reports that a top star paid a vulnerable teenager £35,000 for sexual pictures that the youngster used to buy crack cocaine.

Gary Lineker scored four goals at Italia '90.

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These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:

Common combinations with lineker

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "lineker" in a sentence?
An example: "The Tory MP for the Kent seat of South Thanet told the Telegraph Lineker’s remarks were a “step too far” and that the BBC should sack Lineker." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "lineker" from authentic English texts.
What does "lineker" mean?
Lineker means: A surname.
How many example sentences with "lineker" are there?
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