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Chaney

American  
[chey-nee] / ˈtʃeɪ ni /

noun

  1. Lon 1883–1930, U.S. film actor.


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Chaney was probably the worst hitter on the roster.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

Though the Braves still lost, Chaney overheard Turner boasting to reporters afterward about the move to have him hit.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

Here’s how Holmes would spend an ideal Sunday in L.A. with Chaney and their 7-year-old daughter, Lila.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 2, 2026

Chaney - originally earmarked to be Joshua's next opponent - expects Paul to try to steal small moments rather than commit to anything sustained and believes Joshua may be cautious early.

From BBC Dec. 18, 2025

Lillian refused to drive the car, declaring that she felt like a moving advertisement for a Lon Chaney movie.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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