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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Still, comparing the first season of Hubert Davis to that of UNC head football coach Bill Belichick is like comparing the NFL rookie years of Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
In his rookie season in New York, Moore had 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Jack Dreyer — Had a solid rookie season and pitched four scoreless innings in the postseason.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford is expected to miss at least four games as his team prepares to open a five-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Spectrum Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
In his rookie season in New York, Moore had 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Jack Dreyer — Had a solid rookie season and pitched four scoreless innings in the postseason.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford is expected to miss at least four games as his team prepares to open a five-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Spectrum Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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