amateurs

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Two amateurs with unforgettable names made their mark at Riviera Country Club on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"These are professionals, and when they get people on the phone, they are dealing with amateurs," said Philadelphia attorney Gary Schildhorn, who faced a similar attack in 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He noted that Hezbollah operators were still relative amateurs compared with Russians and Ukrainians but Israel’s defenses fall well short of what’s required to combat them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Unusually, Rai wears two gloves instead of the one which virtually everyone else across the world - professional and amateurs alike - wears for enhanced grip.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

They were huge eaters, but mere amateurs compared with Basil Stag Hare.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques