junior varsity
Americannoun
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junior varsities
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Etymology
Origin of junior varsity
First recorded in 1945–50
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Suddenly, in September, Maye was looking like a nervy junior varsity quarterback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
He said some clients are training for the pros while others are just trying to make the junior varsity squad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
When I tried out for junior varsity in high school, I was sure I could field at shortstop as well as any other sophomore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
He spent three years on the junior varsity team waiting and grinding before getting his chance to start on varsity this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Until you graduate and junior varsity becomes varsity, and they win, and you’re outta here.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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