chess set
Americannoun
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But Duchamp’s greatest objects are his designs for exhibition brochures and posters, and a masterly wooden chess set from 1918.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Chacho's clients got up and headed calmly towards the nearest shelter -- a school basement next door complete with a table football, giant chess set and collection of Harry Potter books.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
People say well, what if I want to throw a bomb from “Call of Duty” on a chess set than I am playing?
From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2023
"Afghans are fond of chess and you would often find a chess set in most family homes," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023
When he came out, he showed us a marble chess set he’d bought.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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