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Javits

American  
[jav-its] / ˈdʒæv ɪts /

noun

  1. Jacob K(oppel) 1904–86, U.S. politician: senator 1957–81.


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On the statutory question, it held that Title IX’s provisions, particularly the Javits Amendment, which concerns school sports, did not require schools to make reasonable accommodations for trans students.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

Nearly half a million people were expected to pass through the sprawling Javits Convention Center, from industry bigwigs to families just coming to ogle hundreds of new vehicles on display.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Instead of forcing myself to trek to Javits every day, I only attended for two days, spending less than six hours total at the con.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2024

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel asked in his annual monologue at the Walt Disney Co.’s presentation at the Javits Center.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2024

New York Senator Jacob Javits called the assault on the marchers “an exercise in terror.”

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

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