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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Redick said second-year guard Bronny James (ankle) and rookie forward Adou Thiero (left knee swelling) were modified participants during Sunday’s practice.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The first was a Week 3 contest his rookie season, also due to an ankle injury.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested on Monday after a police chase in Indianapolis.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The first was a Week 3 contest his rookie season, also due to an ankle injury.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested on Monday after a police chase in Indianapolis.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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