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Chevy Chase

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noun

  1. (The Ballad of Chevy Chase ) a 15th-century English ballad describing the battle of Otterburn between the Percys and the Douglases.


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It was after midnight in the wealthy Washington, D.C., suburb of Chevy Chase, when police closed in on a roving band of souped-up cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

He said he worked alongside John Hughes to write the script, which of course would star Chevy Chase, the "Saturday Night Live" breakout who was the star of the "Vacation" franchise.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Among my favorites from the early years — I’ve been watching since the very first episode — is the job interview-word association with Chevy Chase and Richard Pryor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

On the comedy side, credits ranged from Christmas with the Kranks with Tim Allen to Fletch alongside Chevy Chase.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

The big houses here in Chevy Chase, Maryland, are pushed back away from the street, if you can even call it a street.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi