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Chu

American

[choo] / tʃu /

noun

a river in SE Kazakhstan, flowing NE from the Tian Shan, near the Kyrgyz border, into the desert. 700 miles (1,126 km) long.

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“I had memories, real clear memories of the different places—Da Nang, Chu Lai, Phu Bai, Hue,” he said on “The Taste With Doug Shafer” podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“This project would have devastating and long-lasting consequences for the surrounding region and nearby communities,” Chu wrote, calling out concerns about pollution, traffic, noise and harm to wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Jimmy Chu was running late for work when the drill started and he couldn't immediately respond to his boss's message asking where he was.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

What They Said: The letter was spearheaded by Rep. Judy Chu, who is a psychologist and represents a district in Southern California.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

The marines were at Chu Lai, which was pretty safe.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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