beginner

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This casualization of trail running spurred sneaker companies to expand a once-niche footwear category: gravel or road-to-trail shoes, which are being specifically marketed to beginner trail runners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“For younger or beginner investors, having parental visibility or approval can be helpful in guiding decision making and reinforcing good habits,” Tobin said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

As a beginner, I expected the arms and hands to flail around, knocking the blocks and cups around the room.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

And it has a larger share of beginner and intermediate runs — a drag for hotshots, maybe, but a boon for families.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

A beginner thinks this, despite many hours of painstaking preparation.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee