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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity the kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood assigned to teach a bunch of young cubs how to play baseball
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Recent Examples of cub But one cub ran into trouble, getting stuck and unable to clear a neighbor’s fence. —
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Residents Watched the Bear Count Grow The Lims initially spotted a few cubs before realizing the full scope of their situation. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Over time, this leads to lower survival rates, especially for cubs. —Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 Bear cubs are usually born in January and February, leaving their dens with their mothers sometime in April for tree-climbing lessons. —Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cub
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 Residents Watched the Bear Count Grow The Lims initially spotted a few cubs before realizing the full scope of their situation. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Over time, this leads to lower survival rates, especially for cubs. —Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 Bear cubs are usually born in January and February, leaving their dens with their mothers sometime in April for tree-climbing lessons. —Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cub
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Though shaken, the novice nurse insists on finishing her shift.— Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jesus never talked about children or the elderly and wisely remained a bachelor with no kids but did date casually and was apparently very good-looking.— John Kenney, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Money raised will support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities who receive residential and education care at the nonprofit center, according to a news release.— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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The rookie then retired the next three batters, striking out Kyle Isbel to end it.— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo.— Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Instructor Jules led a beginner-friendly samba routine that included arm movements, swaying hips and traveling steps.— Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.— Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lemon was also the Trojans’ primary return man during his sophomore and junior seasons and was even used on a trick play against Oregon this season that resulted in a 24-yard touchdown pass to then-freshman Tanook Hines.— Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Mill Creek football coach Josh Lovelady says Caleb Downs’ rise from athletic high school freshman to first-round NFL draft pick was like a puzzle.— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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And Gersten, a 34-year-old county analyst and political newcomer, is making the case that fresh eyes and practical thinking are what Chula Vista needs.— Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the Dolphins didn’t potentially reach — a few names certainly come to mind — yet how well these players perform will be the ultimate determinate of whether general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and the rest of the franchise’s newcomers can evaluate talent.— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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