rookie

Example Sentences

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The younger Sanders just finished his rookie season ... for the 5-12 Cleveland Browns.

From Los Angeles Times

Other top college players have NIL valuations that are on par with NFL salaries for high-draft-choice rookies, which gives them even more incentive to stay in school.

From MarketWatch

After five lead changes in the first overtime Boston's Spanish rookie Hugo Gonzalez drained a three-pointer to tie it again and force the second extra session, in which the Celtics never trailed.

From Barron's

Jones, the next quarterback the Pats hoped would fill Brady’s shoes, regressed after a promising rookie year.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were the biggest spenders in free agency but also had the second-most rookie starts this season, so an overhaul that left just 16 players left from the 2023 roster obviously has the right balance.

From BBC