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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomers On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team. —
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 No word yet on the roles to be played by the newcomers. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers. —ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression. —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 No word yet on the roles to be played by the newcomers. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 The race to fill the Porter County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Republican Barb Regnitz is contested on both sides of the aisle, with two experienced county officeholders competing for the Republican ticket and two political newcomers vying for the Democratic ticket. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 Longtime favorites and newcomers entered the ranks, but only one came out on top. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 Developing atomic energy can take decades, especially for nuclear newcomers. —ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 More than 200 restaurant locations — including 16 newcomers to the event — are participating in the springtime promotion sponsored by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Panarin scored the game’s only goal, one of two newcomers that buoyed the Kings on Saturday. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.— Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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That's a time-efficient way of improving your VO2 max, particularly for beginners.— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
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The best silver bar sizes for most beginners are 1-ounce and 10-ounce.— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies’ have addressed key areas of need in signing Hines and Khamenia and are bringing in a pair of freshmen who can impact the rotation in Junior County and Colben Landrew, both four-star recruits ranked in the top-50 of their class.— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
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Exciting freshmen Four-star recruit Terrious Favors arrived in Boise from Atlanta with plenty of hype.— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 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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Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Murakami, who went 3 for 5, joined Montgomery, Matt Davidson (2017), Ron Kittle (1983) and Rich McKinney (1970) as the only rookies in White Sox history to hit a homer in four straight games.— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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