yr.
abbreviation
year; years.
yr.
Americanabbreviation
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year; years.
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your.
yr
British
abbreviation
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year
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younger
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your
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“Keep your head up Forbes,” Slay wrote on X. “I was bench back to back games my rookie yr. Keep working u go be great!”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
“Just sent some art supplies to a 4 yr. old,” wrote one Reddit user.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
I thank you Michael for starting this conversation and I actually read your letter to my 11 yr. old and 12 yr. old to open the dialogue with them.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2016
"She cant turn my down fro some nerd 1st yr. she said this kid is smart and funny and worth it."
From Chicago Tribune ● Dec. 11, 2014
Meentime I hav hire you out to M. Cutler at the tavern and fer yr. brother to Bakers mill.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
Since being granted permission to expand its operations and continue quarrying at at Craig yr Hesg until 2047, residents say they have been left feeling angry and frustrated.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“I don’t have old 65 yr old guys at my disposal to play ball,” Tikriti messaged the cooperating witness at one point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
Drakeford's plans were criticised by Welsh language society Cymdeithas yr Iaith.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
He and his friends, who are studying Welsh, have a group chat where they practice before lessons and exams, the 16-year-old said, speaking from this year's Eisteddfod yr Urdd.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
Dear Datter, I was exceding surpriz to get your letter consern yr mov to Lowell.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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