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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Matthews’ fastball has averaged 97.1 mph for the Saints, compared to 94.9 mph for the Twins as a rookie last season, and the velocity on his slider and cutter are also up 2-3 mph.
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The win was the first for Holmes as a starter since his rookie season in 2018.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead, the defensive end had three sacks, six quarterback hits and six tackles for loss in Year 2 after posting four sacks, 10 quarterback hits and eight tackles for loss as a rookie.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Williams, the No. 1 draft pick a year ago, is no longer a rookie.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The win was the first for Holmes as a starter since his rookie season in 2018.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead, the defensive end had three sacks, six quarterback hits and six tackles for loss in Year 2 after posting four sacks, 10 quarterback hits and eight tackles for loss as a rookie.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Williams, the No. 1 draft pick a year ago, is no longer a rookie.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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