amateur
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What Lily couldn’t have foreseen, of course, was that her amateur detective skills would become necessary when, one day, George is found dead, and the investigation by a bumbling local policeman isn’t up to snuff.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Using observations from the Hubble Space Telescope, Juno's onboard camera, and even images captured by amateur astronomers, the team pinpointed the locations of several unusual storms Wong called "stealth" superstorms.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The Wrap said "at times it betrays its amateur beginnings with clunky plotting."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
YouTube for many years has competed for TV ad dollars with inventory served in and around videos posted by legions of amateur and semi-pro content creators around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Harry twisted the dial and went through a quiz show, an amateur hour, and a play about the Deep South before he got what he wanted.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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