rookie

Example Sentences

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Quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to remain healthy and recapture rookie form.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Look at Wembanyama’s rookie teammate Dylan Harper, installed as a low-pressure fourth or even fifth option, now accelerating into one of the game’s most electric talents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Rice might play a lot as a rookie and help set up the long-term plan for the Tempo, who have plenty of veterans to build around this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Tough weekend for the British Racing Bulls rookie.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

As a rookie, he’d been placed on report himself for that exact offense.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer