Gordy
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Nor was she the first woman to produce and arrange—that was Mr. Gordy’s second wife, Raynoma Gordy Singleton.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
We’ve had tremendous support from Wallis Annenberg, United Way, Shonda Rhimes, Berry Gordy, just so many individuals who have supported.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025
Berry Gordy had built Motown to appeal to white middle-class audiences, ensuring Ross’s performance would be a safe, mainstream choice.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025
But they also reflected the strict aesthetic vision of the Motown founder Berry Gordy, who wanted his groups to project a specific type of aspirational glamour that would appeal to white listeners.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2023
After Mrs. Gordy left, Mama made me go to my room while she told Papa what Miss Sarah said Mrs. Snodgrass said Smiley said I said.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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