Chet
Americannoun
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If scientists could peek into your brain while you listened to Chet Baker sing “My Funny Valentine,” perhaps they’d see how his worn-down murmurings float you off to a nightclub in the stars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
But Chet Holmgren scored on a dunk for a 111-110 Thunder lead with 32.8 seconds left.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each had 22 points for the Thunder, who take a 2-0 lead as the best-of-seven series turns to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
With two seconds left on the clock at Chicago Stadium on Dec. 12, 1972, Chet Walker stepped up to the free-throw line with his Bulls trailing the Los Angeles Lakers 106-104.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Chet was there waiting for them with Iola.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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