amateurism
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In the sections of “Why We Make,” displays of historic artisanry are too often marred by oddball amateurism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The Senate, which generally sneers at the amateurism of House legislation, would have its turn; if the Senate were successful, the two chambers would then have to bridge what could be substantial differences.
From Slate • May 20, 2025
He says it was "evidence of the endearing amateurism around the gig".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025
Wolf, as Diane Fisher, an early staffer, recalls, “was a big believer in amateurism rather than careerism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024
Exclamation points must be used sparingly: a row of three or four of them at the end of a sentence is a sign of amateurism.
From Short Story Writing A Practical Treatise on the Art of The Short Story by Barrett, Charles Raymond
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