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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The Vikings are most likely looking for a veteran considering McCarthy has started just two games in his career and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer has attempted just eight passes this season, and those are the only two signal-callers currently on Minnesota's roster.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Skattebo, a rookie running back on the Giants who has quickly built a devoted fanbase alongside fellow first-year star, quarterback Jaxson Dart, dislocated his ankle early in the team's 38-20 loss to the Eagles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s because the defense has given up more than 200 yards to a backup running back, nearly 150 to a third-stringer and three touchdowns to a rookie.
—Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins also exited with a shoulder injury.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Skattebo, a rookie running back on the Giants who has quickly built a devoted fanbase alongside fellow first-year star, quarterback Jaxson Dart, dislocated his ankle early in the team's 38-20 loss to the Eagles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s because the defense has given up more than 200 yards to a backup running back, nearly 150 to a third-stringer and three touchdowns to a rookie.
—Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins also exited with a shoulder injury.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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