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Examples of rookie in a Sentence
There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Alongside of Caitlin Clark, fans were excited to see WNBA rookie Angel Reese take to the court this week.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 May 2024
The excitement around Clark's rookie season has sparked a run on Fever season tickets and sellouts for other teams when the Fever are town.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 May 2024
The excitement around Clark's rookie season has sparked a run on Fever season tickets and sellouts for other teams when the Fever are town.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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