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jr.

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. junior.

Jr. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Journal.

  2. Junior.

Jr British  

abbreviation

  1. junior

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“Jon cares about songwriters of all generations,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. said in his introduction to Platt.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

“There’s never a hesitation, never a hiccup. There’s never a stumble,” says Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. of their returning host.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Afterward, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. told The Associated Press: “AI, or music that contains AI-created elements is absolutely eligible for entry and for consideration for Grammy nomination. Period.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Jones will receive the award from Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. at a ceremony boasting an eclectic lineup of American and international talent across generations and genres.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

On Nov. 30th of that year he sold to Jacob Barker, jr., the half of lot No. 11, in Upper Sheffield, about 250 acres, for £32.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

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