rookie

Example Sentences

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Although he was elected IndyCar’s Rookie of the Year in 2019, his progress in the sport had been slow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Rookie Beckett Sennecke, just 20, had four goals and an assist in the six games with Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She is the only player in league history to win both the MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Stoudemire was a six-time NBA All-Star and the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year after jumping into the league from high school.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I thought it was great when Jackie won the Rookie of the Year award.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson