amateur

Example Sentences

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There's an Open at Royal Birkdale in July, the venue where he announced himself by chipping in at the last to finish fourth as a 17-year-old amateur in 1998.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I want to return to one phrase from the IRS’ requirements for being designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit: “fostering national or international amateur sports competition.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The industry faces challenges beyond tax incentives, including increased competition from amateur content, rising sports-rights costs and a potential AI impact on jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He was on his way to winning junior and youth titles as an unbeaten amateur, still wearing a headguard.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Then he spun again, looking like an amateur dancer, but like a proper discus thrower, and said, Whoosh.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds