first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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Just recently, medical colleagues of my generation watched in disbelief as first-year students at UCLA’s School of Medicine were forced to attend ...
—Richard T. Bosshardt, National Review, 17 Apr. 2024
Last week, the UNC Charlotte community officially named the Donta’ L. Wilson Residence Hall, which spans some 147,000 square-feet and will be home to some 700 first-year students.
Notable enough, but there is so much more to this story.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Killorn said that coming to a new team on a four-year contract worth $25 million with a first-year head coach, a new system and completely fresh way of doing things were all challenges even before his finger and knee issues limited his ability to compete and condition.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
The network has also renewed Fire Country, Ghosts, and first-year dramas NCIS: Sydney and Tracker for next season.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Washington gets started in 2026 The Huskies are just getting their feet under them with first-year head coach Jedd Fisch.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Prior to the start of the season, first-year Promy coach Kim Ju-sung predicted Lawson would lead the team to its first postseason appearance since 2018.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Between Braswell, Murphy, Turner and second-year edge rusher Byron Young, the Rams would have a solid core up front for first-year coordinator Chris Shula to work with.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
The win also gave first-year Astros manager Espada his first victory in his new role, making history as a result.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
Richard T. Bosshardt, National Review, 17 Apr. 2024
Last week, the UNC Charlotte community officially named the Donta’ L. Wilson Residence Hall, which spans some 147,000 square-feet and will be home to some 700 first-year students.
Notable enough, but there is so much more to this story.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Killorn said that coming to a new team on a four-year contract worth $25 million with a first-year head coach, a new system and completely fresh way of doing things were all challenges even before his finger and knee issues limited his ability to compete and condition.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
The network has also renewed Fire Country, Ghosts, and first-year dramas NCIS: Sydney and Tracker for next season.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
Washington gets started in 2026 The Huskies are just getting their feet under them with first-year head coach Jedd Fisch.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Prior to the start of the season, first-year Promy coach Kim Ju-sung predicted Lawson would lead the team to its first postseason appearance since 2018.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Between Braswell, Murphy, Turner and second-year edge rusher Byron Young, the Rams would have a solid core up front for first-year coordinator Chris Shula to work with.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
The win also gave first-year Astros manager Espada his first victory in his new role, making history as a result.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
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