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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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give the Angels an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings, and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The event reflects the Eagles rookie's commitment to giving back to the community and creating opportunities for children who may be facing difficult circumstances.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The rookie righty has coughed up 11 homers in 11 starts this year, surrendering at least one in seven of his last nine games after allowing zero home runs through his first three starts.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Whether Johnson works on the outside too depends on how quickly the other 2026 first-round pick learns, and masters Miami’s defense as a rookie.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The event reflects the Eagles rookie's commitment to giving back to the community and creating opportunities for children who may be facing difficult circumstances.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The rookie righty has coughed up 11 homers in 11 starts this year, surrendering at least one in seven of his last nine games after allowing zero home runs through his first three starts.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Whether Johnson works on the outside too depends on how quickly the other 2026 first-round pick learns, and masters Miami’s defense as a rookie.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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