Gordy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It has long been dictated by charismatic men such as Mr. Gordy, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Wonder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Berry Gordy had built Motown to appeal to white middle-class audiences, ensuring Ross’s performance would be a safe, mainstream choice.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025
Those included promoters, retailers, bookers, venue owners, executives, artists and household names like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
But they also reflected the strict aesthetic vision of the Motown founder Berry Gordy, who wanted his groups to project a specific type of aspirational glamour that would appeal to white listeners.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2023
Or maybe Rowdy, Gordy, and I could become a superhero trio, fighting for truth, justice, and the Native American way.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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