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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The rookie point guard overcame early shooting struggles to lead all scorers with 25 points.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Caminero finished second in the first phase of voting to Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto who, like many Toronto players, enjoyed widespread support from throughout Canada, but Caminero won the phase-two runoff election.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
One of the bright spots for Oklahoma City was rookie guard Bennett Stirtz, whom the Thunder selected with the 16th overall pick in the recent draft — after giving up two second-round picks and making a pick-swap with the Grizzlies to do so.
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Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
The length and athleticism make Carr the type of rookie who could make an immediate impact on defense, Lakers summer league coach Ty Abbott said.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Caminero finished second in the first phase of voting to Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto who, like many Toronto players, enjoyed widespread support from throughout Canada, but Caminero won the phase-two runoff election.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
One of the bright spots for Oklahoma City was rookie guard Bennett Stirtz, whom the Thunder selected with the 16th overall pick in the recent draft — after giving up two second-round picks and making a pick-swap with the Grizzlies to do so.
—
Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
The length and athleticism make Carr the type of rookie who could make an immediate impact on defense, Lakers summer league coach Ty Abbott said.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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