greenhorn
Example Sentences
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By the time Jacob turned 2, Tony had put a ball in his son’s hands and was watching his greenhorn grow.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2021
They did not include Haotong Li, the 25-year-old second-round leader, but Li did refrain from the kind of free fall many would have projected from a greenhorn.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 8, 2020
But it didn't matter if you owned a green jacket or were a greenhorn journalist, Dan Jenkins had time for you.
From Golf Digest ● Mar. 11, 2019
I’d recommend it for the Chabon greenhorn on up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
"I don't have an extra pen," I whispered, complete sentences for whispers, that's what tells you I was still a greenhorn in this culture.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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