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Chu

American  
[choo] / tʃu /

noun

  1. a river in SE Kazakhstan, flowing NE from the Tian Shan, near the Kyrgyz border, into the desert. 700 miles (1,126 km) long.


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Julie Chu and Caroline Ouellette were respective captains of the US and Canada Olympic teams.

From BBC

Democratic Rep. Judy Chu of Pasadena said in a statement that she had not yet decided whether to support the Senate deal once it reaches the House floor.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever the reason, academy voters made it very clear on Thursday that they are 100% over Jon M. Chu’s vision of Oz.

From Los Angeles Times

Considering how steadily its Oscar buzz dwindled in the weeks leading up to the nominations, “Wicked: For Good’s” absence from the best picture list, or Chu’s from directing, wasn’t surprising.

From Los Angeles Times

The sequel to Jon M. Chu’s thrillifying movie musical was completely shut out of the 2026 Oscar race after its predecessor collected a staggering 10 nominations last year, including best picture.

From Los Angeles Times