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Chet

American  
[chet] / tʃɛt /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Chester.


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While she was still an undergrad, she interviewed professional athletes on her Instagram feed, then started an NBA podcast that hosted stars like the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

In high school I used to go see Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, and I was touched by them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

If scientists could peek into your brain while you listened to Chet Baker sing “My Funny Valentine,” perhaps they’d see how his worn-down murmurings float you off to a nightclub in the stars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Chet Holmgren had another strong game with 22 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocks and Ajay Mitchell had 20 points for the Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

But every time he thought about their clues, they all pointed in one direction—straight at Chet.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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