apprentice
Example Sentences
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He finished high school and became a poorly paid, overworked apprentice electrician.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
As a first-year apprentice, it’s less than half of that.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
In 17th century Ireland, Robyn Goodfellowe is an apprentice hunter who follows her father when he’s called in to exterminate wolves.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
Mama didn’t want to be Ma’s apprentice, but maybe I could take her place.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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