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

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Wisden in a sentence

Wisden meaning

A surname.

Using Wisden

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname.
  • In the example corpus, wisden often appears in combinations such as: in wisden, the wisden, with wisden.

Context around Wisden

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 8 start, 7 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

almanack 1× follows 1×

Often after:

cricketers 3× trophy 2× recording 1× cricket 1× cricketer 1× compiled 1× believed 1× may 1× 1948 1× leading 1×

Sentence patterns with Wisden

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

1905 while wisden s first 1× as follows wisden 1948 p 1× as the wisden leading cricketer 1× ashes in wisden cricketers almanack 1× association with wisden cricketers almanack 1× being a wisden cricketer of 1× chance of wisden recording england 1× cricinfo or wisden may require 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

ambrose along with 1× cricket historian david 1× he was chosen 1× it acquired influence 1× play has been 1× play resumed sunday 1×

Common sentence endings:

a constant menace 1× at the top 1× chairperson richard thompson 1× england since 1988 1× first class fixture 1× him his century 1×

Words around Wisden

Just before it in the word index:

wisd 3 wiscopinion 2 wisconsinreport 60 wisconsinites 28 wisconsin 2.724 wiscon 3

Just after it in the word index:

wisdom 1.495 wisdomtree 46 wisdot 2 wise 1.968 wiseau 7 wisecrack 8

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 21 abductees 21 abdulahi 21 abetment 21 abhors 21 ablution 21

Corpus analysis for Wisden

  • In this selection, "wisden" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 27.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, almanack, follows, cricketers, trophy and recording stand out and add context to how "wisden" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 1905 while wisden s first and as follows wisden 1948 p. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "wisden" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with wisden

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

When Wisden compiled their 2001 list, this innings came at the top. (12 words)

References :Online references using Cricinfo or Wisden may require free registration for access. (13 words)

Wisden's report on the West Indian season said his performance was "dominant", although few had heard of him previously. (20 words)

Longer example sentences

He was chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1992; after he retired he was entered into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame and selected as one of West Indies all-time XI by a panel of experts. (43 words)

Ambrose, along with the other home bowlers, was described by Alan Lee in Wisden as an "awesome handful in the latter part of the series", and described his match-winning spell in the fourth Test as "unforgettable". (37 words)

The definition is as follows: Wisden 1948, p. 813. A match of three or more days' duration between two sides of eleven players officially adjudged first-class, shall be regarded as a first-class fixture. (35 words)

Example sentences (17)

It acquired influence through the decade especially by association with Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (Wisden) and the press came to generally rely on its information and opinions.

The first mention of "the Ashes" in Wisden Cricketers' Almanack occurs in 1905, while Wisden's first account of the legend is in the 1922 edition.

There is more chance of Wisden recording England as winning the first test than the states imposing a two-year rent freeze.

Play has been abandoned without a ball being bowled on Monday, as the Manchester weather put a dent in England's chances of regaining the Wisden Trophy.

Play resumed Sunday in bright sunshine with Wisden Trophy holders West Indies, looking for their first series win in England since 1988.

The Wisden cricket almanac in 2002 ranked him as the leading bowler in history, ahead of Australian spin rival Shane Warne.

Winning a County Championship, being a Wisden Cricketer of the Year and taking more than 1,400 first-class wickets puts him in a very special category,” said Surrey chairperson Richard Thompson.

When Wisden compiled their 2001 list, this innings came at the top.

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Ambrose, along with the other home bowlers, was described by Alan Lee in Wisden as an "awesome handful in the latter part of the series", and described his match-winning spell in the fourth Test as "unforgettable".

Cricket historian David Frith believed it is possible that the abrasive Australian captain Warwick Armstrong could have addressed sarcastic comments to Jardine but Wisden believed his slow approach cost him his century.

He was chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1992; after he retired he was entered into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame and selected as one of West Indies all-time XI by a panel of experts.

References :Online references using Cricinfo or Wisden may require free registration for access.

The definition is as follows: Wisden 1948, p. 813. A match of three or more days' duration between two sides of eleven players officially adjudged first-class, shall be regarded as a first-class fixture.

The outcome of the series was decided by a small group of players, including Ambrose, whom Mike Coward described in Wisden as "five of the most distinguished cricketers of all time".

Warne said he enjoyed his duel with Muralitharan, who was sidelined following shoulder surgery at the time. citation After an outstanding year Muralitharan was adjudged as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2006.

Wisden's report on the West Indian season said his performance was "dominant", although few had heard of him previously.

Writing in Wisden, commentator Tony Cozier described Ambrose as "a ready-made replacement for Garner"; the amount of bounce he generated after the ball pitched "made him a constant menace".

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Common combinations with wisden

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "wisden" in a sentence?
An example: "It acquired influence through the decade especially by association with Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (Wisden) and the press came to generally rely on its information and opinions." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "wisden" from authentic English texts.
What does "wisden" mean?
Wisden means: A surname.
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