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Chris

American  
[kris] / krɪs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Christopher.

  2. a female given name, form of Christine.


Example Sentences

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During the meeting, CEO Chris Levesque reiterated Gates’s talking points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

This week, Morgan Stanley’s Chris Toomey on why the energy trade still has room to run.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Campaigners including cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, who announced his cancer is terminal, have argued that some groups of men at high risk should be tested regularly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Charter Chief Executive Chris Winfrey has said that the company views providing a solid television package as essential to maintaining its position as a broadband provider.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Chris asks, and before I can say no, one of the sad yellow trays is pushed in at me.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

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