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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Merritt says the 6-1, 192-pound Hadden reminds him of former Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who played for KC from 2019-21.
Spagnuolo also said he was impressed with Hadden’s demeanor during rookie minicamp earlier this month.
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Leatherwood started all 17 games of his rookie season before being released.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Leatherwood started all 17 games of his rookie season before being released.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for rookie
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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