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rookie

[rook-ee] / ˈrʊk i /


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“This guy was the No. 1 pick in the draft, Rookie of the Year,” Sterling said, “and he’s making a PowerPoint.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

At the age of 15, Tavi Gevinson created Rookie, an online zine that became a popular digital community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

She is the only player in league history to win both the MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Rookie Cooper Flagg and Max Christie added 21 points apiece for the Mavericks, who withstood a 38-point performance from Warriors star Stephen Curry including eight three-pointers.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

I thought it was great when Jackie won the Rookie of the Year award.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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