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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Meziane once again went to rookie-heavy lineups for most of the fourth with New York’s starters off the court.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
To put it mildly, Bain didn’t perform like a rookie.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
To fill his spot, the club is calling up rookie right-hander Jack Anderson.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Downs may not be confined to one role as a rookie, as his intelligence, athleticism and ability will put him in multiple positions to succeed in Parker’s defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
To put it mildly, Bain didn’t perform like a rookie.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
To fill his spot, the club is calling up rookie right-hander Jack Anderson.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Downs may not be confined to one role as a rookie, as his intelligence, athleticism and ability will put him in multiple positions to succeed in Parker’s defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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