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beginner

[bih-gin-er] / bɪˈgɪn ər /


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Our Sunday folk session has been going for many years and is open to everyone - whether you're a beginner player or an international rock star.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

“It took patience and perseverance being a beginner again.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 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

Spades can be extremely intimidating to start as a beginner playing with pros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Like many beginners, I had no idea about the reality of fencing: the rigorousness, the gear, the clientele.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

For beginners, the NHS Couch to 5K programme offers a free nine-week plan designed to gradually build fitness and help people run five kilometres without stopping.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Many accounts are focused on offering financial advice to beginners who have no money-management experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

For most beginners, taking these few, easy steps can have a significant impact on strengthening your long-term creditworthiness — not to mention building your financial confidence.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

So there were rank beginners who barely knew the moves, seasoned club players who’d been playing chess all of their lives, and a sprinkling of masters.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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