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Chris

American  
[kris] / krɪs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Christopher.

  2. a female given name, form of Christine.


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Chris Watling, chief market strategist at the London-based research boutique Longview Economics, does not admit to using newsstand hyperbole as a market indicator.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

In a Bloomberg TV interview Wednesday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged China wouldn’t have any claims to Venezuela’s oil revenue or production.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

“There was no theft by Suzette. Suzette has not stolen, misappropriated, or improperly taken money or property belonging to A.B., Abraham, Chris, Selena’s estate or any family-owned or jointly owned business,” read the statement.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to Venezuela on Wednesday to oversee the signing of deals between Caracas and oil major Chevron, GE Vernova -- a General Electric offshoot -- and Italy's ENI.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

“Well, if he’s here, sweetheart, I haven’t seen him. Where did you say you were? Are you sure you don’t want me to send Chris around to get you?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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