junior

Example Sentences

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Streeting and a handful of junior ministers quit the government in the aftermath, while Burnham, regarded as the frontrunner in any future leadership contest, set his sights on returning to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In 1975, defending junior champion Nancy Lopez finished tied for second in the Open.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Emerging as a standout was 6-foot-5 junior pitcher Jack Kaplan, who went 6-2 with a 2.33 ERA and struck out 101 batters in 66 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s especially true the more junior one is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Billington junior, a nice lad, met me at the station, and brought me to his father’s house, where they had decided that I must stay the night.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker