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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In her return to Los Angeles after winning a national championship with UCLA this spring, Tempo rookie Kiki Rice netted 11 points.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The Browns are expected to hold a quarterback competition in training camp among Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Waddle was the 6th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft and had 1,015 receiving yards as a rookie.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Though he wasn’t selected in April’s seven-round draft, that hasn’t stopped Matsuzawa from becoming one of the most talked-about rookies.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
The Browns are expected to hold a quarterback competition in training camp among Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel, with rookie Taylen Green selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Waddle was the 6th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft and had 1,015 receiving yards as a rookie.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Though he wasn’t selected in April’s seven-round draft, that hasn’t stopped Matsuzawa from becoming one of the most talked-about rookies.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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