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Chaney

American  
[chey-nee] / ˈtʃeɪ ni /

noun

  1. Lon 1883–1930, U.S. film actor.


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“Ted’s replacing me for two weeks,” Bristol told Chaney, referring to Braves owner Ted Turner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Then Chaney showed up to the ballpark and saw the man who would go on to create CNN wearing a Braves uniform and outfielder Cito Gaston’s spikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Once a week, Holmes co-hosts the show with his wife of eight years, Valerie Chaney.

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

Night after night he had watched Chaney in the old, old films.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury