rookie
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But after a rookie season that showed flashes of brilliance, highlighted by a 130-yard performance in his second NFL game, his production regressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
While Apple holds the largest share of the U.S. smartphone market, the tech giant is in a rare rookie position in the foldable market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Still, Apple remains in a rare rookie position in the foldable market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Stocks fell, but trader Art Cashin, then a rookie, was correctly advised to buy stocks by an older colleague.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The murky visibility was making it nearly impossible for rookie coast guardsman John Cullen to do his job.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
The Chargers started four rookies on the offensive line, three of whom are backups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Slaughter is one of those rookies with a lot of responsibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
What are the prospects for rookies coming into Formula 1 next year?
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has faced backlash for his plan to add former NFL rookies to the team’s roster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
But the pilots of the fighter squadron decided they’d have a bit of fun with the rookies.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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