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Getz

American  
[gets] / gɛts /

noun

  1. Stan(ley), 1927–91, U.S. jazz saxophonist.


Getz British  
/ ɡɛts /

noun

  1. Stanley, known as Stan. 1927–91, US jazz saxophonist: leader of his own group from 1949

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He finally found the right reed, got over the anxiety and started playing — same Stan Getz you heard throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

“There are no wall-scrapers,” White Sox general manager Chris Getz said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Mr Getz said: "We still have hope. But every day is crucial, every day is critical."

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2024

“If the kibbutzim … will not come back, no one will come,” says Shlomo Getz, a researcher who studies the communities.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2024

“That is why I am here. Signor Getz has offered to help me with the search.”

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

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