They represent money. A poker player may,at any time, decide to leave the game.

VOA: special.2010.01.17

He hit more home runs than any other baseball player.

VOA: special.2011.03.27

That is the most of any American player.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

A key player in any coalition building is likely to be Kurdish parties.

VOA: standard.2010.03.07