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beginner

[bih-gin-er] / bɪˈgɪn ər /


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"To be a beginner swimmer, you are humbled by the water," he says.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

French retailer Decathlon reports seeing beginner racket sales surge 66% in their Philippines stores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

I’d appreciate an explanation that a beginner like me can understand.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

"Trump is no longer a beginner at this point, much less Lula. Since these are experienced diplomats, experienced heads of state, they try to steer away from obstacles that are insurmountable."

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

A beginner thinks this, despite many hours of painstaking preparation.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Effort: It’s an hourlong full-body workout that, for beginners, can be a bit more intense on the hands and wrists; the gear can be hot and take some getting used to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

For beginners, the NHS Couch to 5K programme offers a free nine-week plan designed to gradually build fitness and help people run five kilometres without stopping.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

For most beginners, taking these few, easy steps can have a significant impact on strengthening your long-term creditworthiness — not to mention building your financial confidence.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

The small class size — no more than seven students — allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, and the patient, encouraging teaching style made the experience enjoyable even for beginners.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

It is included here because it looks like one, which can cause confusion for beginners.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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