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newcomer

[noo-kuhm-er, nyoo-] / ˈnuˌkʌm ər, ˈnju- /


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California has one toss-up race: in the 22nd District, where Valadao hopes to fend off Democratic newcomer Randy Villegas for his Central Valley swing seat.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

CXMT, as a relative newcomer, "remains in a follower position regarding leading-edge technologies", James Zhao, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Another newcomer that has lost its shine with investors is Fervo Energy, which is adapting fracking techniques to provide geothermal energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Reddit threads tout the film as a modern classic, measured against the standard “The Exorcist” set, and more formal writing draws worthy comparisons between Linda Blair’s unforgettable performance and newcomer Inde Navarrette’s work in “Obsession.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

New scientists were arriving all the time, and when the director saw someone he didn’t know, he’d stride up to the newcomer.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

Yes, some newcomers might drop by who weren’t aware of practices, but for the most part, Monday is about continuing preparation for a season that begins Aug. 20-22.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Steur, Bamba and fellow newcomers Ewen Jaouen and Bazoumana Toure will need patience.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Free roaming cats also prey on European mantises, which are already under pressure from competition with the invasive newcomers and are declining in many peri urban environments.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

A new wave of wealth from the AI industry results in rents in San Francisco that average $5,500 a month, rivaling New York prices and leaving even well-paid newcomers scrambling for a place to live.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

When the newcomers moved west, they were preceded by a wave of disease and then a wave of ecological disturbance.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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