rookie

Example Sentences

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He then moved on to the FIA Formula 3 Championship, where he finished 11th in 2022, his rookie season, and was runner-up in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

With Cameron Brink still playing under her rookie contract, the Sparks now have a defined core.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

So the No. 1 overall pick will earn a $500,000 base salary in her first year, and will make $2.2 million over the four years of her rookie contract.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

She corrected my rookie mistakes, pointed me toward opportunities I didn’t know existed.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

And when Grayson told him he was a rookie just picking up his free first meal, the owner got even madder.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli