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varsity

[vahr-si-tee] / ˈvɑr sɪ ti /
NOUN
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I believed I was forging a path for her, but she saw my varsity moves as inconsiderate and selfish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Until 1968 – and 1972 for football and basketball – freshmen weren’t even allowed to play at the varsity level.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The fraternity brothers, whose startup is called Vocara, are former varsity football and baseball players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As a sophomore, he was on junior varsity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“He played JV instead, and he didn't make varsity because he wasn’t tall yet. I'm already the biggest guy.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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