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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He still tippy-taps in the pocket like a skittish rookie.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Benak, an undersized but skilled rookie, skated more than 16 minutes versus Winnipeg on Sunday.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Bryce Huff had a sack and couple of big run stops, while rookie Mykel Williams returned from a wrist injury to have two big third-down tackles himself.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced after Sunday's comeback win that Flacco will retain his position as the starter, despite the presence of rookie signal-callers Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the roster.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Benak, an undersized but skilled rookie, skated more than 16 minutes versus Winnipeg on Sunday.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
Bryce Huff had a sack and couple of big run stops, while rookie Mykel Williams returned from a wrist injury to have two big third-down tackles himself.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced after Sunday's comeback win that Flacco will retain his position as the starter, despite the presence of rookie signal-callers Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the roster.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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