first-year
noun
variants
or first year
plural first-years or first years
: a student in the first year (as at a high school or college) : a first-year student
Experts say fledgling first-years can expect to experience the thrill of autonomy, of being in the driver's seat for what may be the first time ever.—
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The program provides full-ride scholarships and mentoring through the ECC Foundation, which is accepting applications from high school seniors and first-year college students, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Fear Griffin wasn’t retained in the transition to first-year coach Ben Johnson, who is bringing former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett with him from Detroit.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The network on Thursday announced renewals for veteran drama series Grey’s Anatomy, 911, The Rookie and Will Trent and first-year comedy Shifting Gears.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
The Warriors won their fourth consecutive league game under first-year coach Randy Thompson on Tuesday, earning a 23-2 victory over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Fear Griffin wasn’t retained in the transition to first-year coach Ben Johnson, who is bringing former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett with him from Detroit.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The network on Thursday announced renewals for veteran drama series Grey’s Anatomy, 911, The Rookie and Will Trent and first-year comedy Shifting Gears.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
The Warriors won their fourth consecutive league game under first-year coach Randy Thompson on Tuesday, earning a 23-2 victory over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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“First-year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-year. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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