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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Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team facility after a four-game absence, a source confirmed to The Star.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Miles Bridges‘ 29 points powered the offense for head coach Charles Lee‘s squad, and rookie Kon Knueppel poured in 24 points, including a team-best four 3-pointers.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Kapanen, however, is tied for fifth in rookie scoring with seven points in 12 games.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On a brighter note, rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford was upgraded to questionable after missing the past four games with a strained right hamstring.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2025
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Miles Bridges‘ 29 points powered the offense for head coach Charles Lee‘s squad, and rookie Kon Knueppel poured in 24 points, including a team-best four 3-pointers.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Kapanen, however, is tied for fifth in rookie scoring with seven points in 12 games.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On a brighter note, rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford was upgraded to questionable after missing the past four games with a strained right hamstring.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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