rookie

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In 2013, Robinhood Markets launched an app for commission-free trading, making it cheap and easy for rookie investors to trade stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

During King’s rookie season, Jordan scored a career-high 69 points during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Racing Bulls had a good day with Arvid Lindblad taking the best result of his rookie season with sixth place behind team-mate Liam Lawson.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He was the NFL defensive rookie of the year and last season had 7½ sacks for a Rams team that advanced to the NFC championship before losing to the eventual Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Now I was a real astronaut, not just a rookie who hoped to fly in space.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins