variants
also tenderfoots
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
skateboarders who are tenderfeet will inevitably fall as they learn their first moves
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026 -
In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Make labeling your emotions a habit Sauer-Zavala tells beginners to try labeling their big emotions just once a day for a week, rather than treating it as a lifelong project.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Best baseball glove This glove and ball set is the perfect set for beginners.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Many of these Catholic newcomers, fleeing famine and persecution, were disparaged as poor, illiterate and superstitious.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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After the game, roughly half of the Inter Miami players, mostly newcomers and younger players, went over toward the North stands, applauded and paid tribute to La Familia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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That leaves the Patriots with Henry, Jack Westover, CJ Dippre and rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin at the position.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Whereas veteran players will begin their time off later this week, the Dolphins will keep rookies in the building until early next week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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