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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While one Chicago White Sox rookie, Munetaka Murakami, is busting down the door, another rookie, Sam Antonacci, is happy to get his foot in the door.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Strange is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but the team hopes to sign him to a long-term extension before the season.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The rookie managed just 10 points after dropping 30 with 10 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 111-97 Philly win at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Strange is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but the team hopes to sign him to a long-term extension before the season.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The spotlight is going to be on offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and his new scheme, along with quarterback Jalen Hurts adapting to the new scheme and making improvements in 2025, but the Eagles have added explosive rookies who can create separation and make plays in the open field.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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