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