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Matthijs in a sentence
Using Matthijs
- In the example corpus, matthijs often appears in combinations such as: matthijs de, defender matthijs, and matthijs.
Context around Matthijs
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 9 start, 10 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Matthijs
- In this selection, "matthijs" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, defender, signing and spinning stand out and add context to how "matthijs" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2018 and matthijs de ligt and agree 43m matthijs de ligt. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "matthijs" sits close to words such as abdulai, abhinandan and abhor, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with matthijs
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
His second was brilliant, spinning Matthijs de Ligt before slotting through Sven Ulreich’s legs. (15 words)
But defender Matthijs de Ligt said on Monday the team was eagerly awaiting Neuer’s return. (16 words)
Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt missed the first leg with injury but rejoined team training on Sunday. (17 words)
Although both Neymar and Matthijs De Ligt weren’t signed by FC Barcelona in the transfer window just past, the Catalans were able to secure Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie De Jong, Junior Firpo and Neto for a not inconsequential $236m. (39 words)
Bayern had already taken the lead, returning to a two-point advantage in the table through an unlikely source, as Matthijs de Ligt arrowed a magnificent strike into the top-left corner of Mark Flekken’s goal. (37 words)
However, Matthijs de Ligt was then adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings in the penalty area with just minutes to remaining, and Jarrod Bowen’s penalty earned West Ham victory and cost the visitors all three points. (37 words)
How about Juventus, who signed Ronaldo and then beat the rest of Europe to land Matthijs de Ligt? (18 words)
Example sentences (20)
Bayern had already taken the lead, returning to a two-point advantage in the table through an unlikely source, as Matthijs de Ligt arrowed a magnificent strike into the top-left corner of Mark Flekken’s goal.
But defender Matthijs de Ligt said on Monday the team was eagerly awaiting Neuer’s return.
His second was brilliant, spinning Matthijs de Ligt before slotting through Sven Ulreich’s legs.
As a result, he was involved in United's summer, with Ten Hag splashing the cash on Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs De Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee - with Ashworth quoted in each announcement.
Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt missed the first leg with injury but rejoined team training on Sunday.
However, Matthijs de Ligt was then adjudged to have fouled Danny Ings in the penalty area with just minutes to remaining, and Jarrod Bowen’s penalty earned West Ham victory and cost the visitors all three points.
Manchester United have already signed one centre-back but have made advances in potentially acquiring Matthijs de Ligt as a second defensive arrival.
Man United agree £43m Matthijs de Ligt deal AND a £17m fee for Noussair Mazraoui in double transfer from.
Man Utd are chasing the signature of Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt and the MEN have spoken to his former youth coach at Ajax for the lowdown.
Matthijs has played very well here for two years, and that’s why many fans like him.
Meanwhile, Yoro's injury meant United needed to recruit another defender in Matthijs De Ligt who made his first Premier League start in the 3-0 defeat against rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Reports suggest Matthijs de Ligt could be 'open' to leaving Bayern Munich next summer and the centre-back has previously hinted at a reunion with Frenkie de Jong.
How about Juventus, who signed Ronaldo and then beat the rest of Europe to land Matthijs de Ligt?
Zapata was proving a real nuisance for Juve, with Matthijs de Ligt doing well to block another goalbound effort, before the striker narrowly failed to connect with Timothy Castagne's cross.
Although both Neymar and Matthijs De Ligt weren’t signed by FC Barcelona in the transfer window just past, the Catalans were able to secure Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie De Jong, Junior Firpo and Neto for a not inconsequential $236m.
Chiellini and fellow center back Leonardo Bonucci were preferred by new coach Maurizio Sarri over new signing Matthijs de Ligt, even though the Bianconeri spent 75 million euros to acquire the Netherlands defender from Ajax last month.
For (Matthijs) De Ligt, it will take him a little bit longer to integrate with the team as he just started training yesterday.
Liverpool have no interest in signing Matthijs de Ligt, leaving the door open for Barcelona and Manchester United to battle for his signature.
Matthijs de Ligt for one – a €75 million summer signing from Ajax who arrived amid great fanfare – has been far from imperious.
With the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, and Matthijs de Ligt means the Italian League champions will be forced to sell some players to cut their financial expenses.
Common combinations with matthijs
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- matthijs de 21×
- defender matthijs 4×
- and matthijs 2×
- signing matthijs 2×