trainee

Example Sentences

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A gladiator, it seems, moved up the ranks—often through training and victories in the arena—“like a trainee orator moving from imaginary speeches to those of the courtroom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Alanah Thompson French said she applied for a job as a trainee lettings negotiator at haart in Nottingham in December.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The convenience of modern life is “seductive,” writes Dr. Alex Curmi, a psychiatrist and trainee psychotherapist, for The Guardian.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

Last week, a trainee driver was killed when a train struck a collapsed wall, the Rodalies service was grounded as drivers demanded improved safety guarantees and lines were reviewed.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Upon further inquiry, we’ve discovered that there’s a pending case against her at the Arcanum Institute, and while this might be a time of celebration...who knows how much longer she will be a trainee.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton