as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026 -
Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Among the newcomers is Alannah Keyser, a 21-year-old film school student at the University of Southern California.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
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But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Abecedarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abecedarians. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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