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rookie

noun as in novice

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But even as a rookie, Johnston became a target of derision for their fans.

By the end, they were relying on three rookie starters who were all called up within the past six weeks.

For a closer, they turned to Roki Sasaki, the Japanese rookie flamethrower who has been a reliever for all of 10 days.

Clark, who had never missed a single game in her college career or during her rookie season in 2024, wasn’t just a supernova of attention.

The Patriots drafted Jones as Brady’s heir in 2021, and he quickly showed promise with New England, reaching the postseason as a rookie.

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