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The feel of the debate is an elder, gruff, authoritative political leader running roughshod over a young, chastened, in-over-his-head neophyte.
But in 1986, when the pair received the Nobel prize for physics, it took its rightful place as chief pathfinder through the new nano-worlds.Dr Rohrer still considered himself, with delight, as a neophyte in that field.
As in New Jersey, Virginians no longer care much for tax cuts.As a political neophyte , who has never held elective office before, Mr Warner is certainly a new broom.
And he is a complete neophyte when it comes to foreign policy—hardly an ideal qualification in the current circumstances.Mr Edwards's lack of experience could well prove fatal in the slow race for the party's nominationThis lack of experience could well prove fatal in the slow race for the party's nomination.
A judge ruled that "Pearce supporters recruited Cortes, a political neophyte , to run in the recall election to siphon Hispanic votes from Lewis to advance Pearce's recall election bid".
But the overall giveaway will cost a modest £1.4 billion ($2.1 billion) in 2010-11.From boom to bust to blightMr Darling aimed above all to draw a dividing line between experienced Labour and the neophyte Tories over the central issue of this election: who can be trusted most to steer the economy and restore sound public finances.
Horacio Cartes, whose business empire spans banking, farming, tobacco and football, is a political neophyte who had never voted before and only joined the Colorados in 2009.
But his sway extends beyond the Treasury, where his seriousness and technical command have surprised civil servants who expected the neophyte of popular pre-general election caricature.
WHEN Maxime Bernier, a neophyte Conservative from Quebec, showed up to be sworn in as foreign minister last summer with a beautiful brunette in a plunging décolleté, it got him noticed.
But what he ultimately learned from France was a Cartesian insistence on following his beliefs to their logical conclusions, wherever they led.Characteristically, Mr Castañeda ended a brief stint in the Mexican Communist Party when it refused to change its rules to allow him, a neophyte , to join its central committee.
Mr Obama is a "transformational figure", he mildly said, and his old friend John McCain had erred in choosing a neophyte as a running-mate.
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The word "neophyte " functions primarily as a noun , identifying an individual who is new to a particular activity, skill, or belief. Ludwig's examples showcase its use in describing individuals in politics, technology, and religion, highlighting their initial inexperience. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability.
Expression frequency: Very common
