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Channing

American  
[chan-ing] / ˈtʃæn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Edward, 1856–1931, U.S. historian.

  2. William Ellery 1780–1842, U.S. Unitarian clergyman and writer.


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The Times article interviews some of the residents of Channing House, an assisted-living facility in Palo Alto, California, many of whom are well aware of what’s going on, and they are not happy.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Marking his 100th birthday earlier this year, the Today programme compiled a montage of famous celebrity interviews over his years, including Hollywood stars like Carol Channing and Liza Minelli, and director Steven Speilberg.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

The show is hosted by three ex-NFL players: Fred Taylor, Channing Crowder and Ryan Clark.

From MarketWatch Dec. 8, 2025

She wanted an excuse to add Ryan Gosling and Channing Tatum, so I suggested a love-triangle comedy as a twofer.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 13, 2025

Can you believe that Julian phoned Channing Williams, my wicked predecessor, and threatened to quit unless she was moved?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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