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junior

[joon-yer] / ˈdʒun yər /


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But he watched in disbelief as tonnes of colliery waste poured down the hillside and buried part of the junior school.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s rare for a player to go from junior champion to contender in the Open in back-to-back years, but not unheard of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The pair are close friends who first met aged 11 at junior tournaments.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Moss, however, wasn’t exactly thrilled for the first day of his junior year.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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