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rookie

[rook-ee] / ˈrʊk i /


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Racing Bulls had a good day with Arvid Lindblad taking the best result of his rookie season with sixth place behind team-mate Liam Lawson.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Investors have been even more enthused by the rookie class than the broader market, where the artificial intelligence boom has pushed major indexes to records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The previous record amount spent on a Wembanyama card was $860,100 paid for his rookie Panini Prism Nebula Choice one-of-one card in early 2025, according to Fanatics Collect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The Rays signed a 20-year-old Franco to an 11-year, $182 million deal in November 2021 after he batted .288 with 30 extra-base hits in 70 games as a rookie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

We would choose one of us to go in, usually a rookie.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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