amateurs

Example Sentences

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The actors, seasoned veterans as well as young amateurs, go through their lines and movements one last time before the curtain rises at the Wole Soyinka Theatre at the University of Ibadan, in southwest Nigeria.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

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

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

These might be words—and they were a sign that she was dealing with amateurs.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield