Cheney

American

[chey-nee, chee‑] / ˈtʃeɪ ni, ˈtʃi‑ /

noun

Richard Dick, born 1941, U.S. politician: secretary of defense 1989–93; vice president of the U.S. 2001–09.

Cheney British

/ ˈtʃeɪnɪ /

noun

Richard B ( ruce ), known as Dick. born 1941, US Republican politician; vice-president from 2001 to 2009

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During the 2004 presidential campaign, Vice President Dick Cheney publicly disagreed with President George W. Bush’s position against same-sex marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

After she left her post at the NEH, Cheney continued her crusade.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney and one of the most conservative members of Congress during her time, supported Trump’s opponent Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

As Kyle Cheney reported in Politico, at least 360 judges have spurned the government’s reasoning in more than 3,000 cases.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

That night when the heavy curtains parted to show the lit stage, the crowd yelled and clapped till Chap Cheney stood up, grinning, and took a bow.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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