greenhorn

Example Sentences

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They include seasoned politicians, an activist, greenhorn or two and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

By the time Jacob turned 2, Tony had put a ball in his son’s hands and was watching his greenhorn grow.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

They did not include Haotong Li, the 25-year-old second-round leader, but Li did refrain from the kind of free fall many would have projected from a greenhorn.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2020

But it didn't matter if you owned a green jacket or were a greenhorn journalist, Dan Jenkins had time for you.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 11, 2019

Fresh arrivals to the Valentine farm made it so Cora was no longer the greenhorn, bumbling about.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead