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From the very first day the débutant fulfilled the promise of his apprentice days.

From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan

A débutant, once honored by being asked to dance with an officer at a ball, must never, it seems, demean herself by accepting a civilian partner.

From Mobilizing Woman-Power by Blatch, Harriot Stanton

Such discrepancies may be overlooked by the public in the case of old established favourites, but it would be unfortunate for the débutant to commence with these drawbacks.

From Style in Singing by Haslam, W. E.

Unfortunately for the nervous débutant, his breathing is anything but what he could wish it.

From Voice Production in Singing and Speaking Based on Scientific Principles (Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) by Mills, Wesley

It happened that the débutant was destined to undergo a serious and unexpected ordeal.

From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various