amateur
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The WNO formed during the Second World War, with 60 amateur singers from across south Wales including miners, teachers, railway workers and even a butcher coming together.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Another player who has reclassified from the same tournament is Huntington Beach pitcher Jared Grindlinger, who will join the class of 2026, making himself available for this summer’s MLB amateur draft.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Before Rose became known for his longevity, he first made waves for being a precocious 17-year-old who once tied for fourth in the British Open as an amateur.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
I want to return to one phrase from the IRS’ requirements for being designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit: “fostering national or international amateur sports competition.”
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
He was an amateur naturalist, fond of birds and animals but not of humanity in general.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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