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Recent Examples of chant
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
March 26 The largest protests against Hamas rule in Gaza occur, with hundreds in the north chanting anti-Hamas slogans, calling for Hamas to accept any kind of ceasefire, return hostages and to give up power to end the war.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
In footage from the fun moment shared by the Roland-Garros, the No. 2 player in the world led the crowd in a celebratory chant.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Hundreds of graduating students walked out of last year’s commencement as degrees were being conferred, some chanting and protesting the university’s decision to deny graduation to some organizers of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus that spring, Harvard Magazine reported.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
March 26 The largest protests against Hamas rule in Gaza occur, with hundreds in the north chanting anti-Hamas slogans, calling for Hamas to accept any kind of ceasefire, return hostages and to give up power to end the war.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Noun
To Malema, critics say, the chant may be more than just song lyrics.
—Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
In footage from the fun moment shared by the Roland-Garros, the No. 2 player in the world led the crowd in a celebratory chant.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Best Potential Crossover During his performance of Bobby Darin songs from the musical Just in Time, nominee Jonathan Groff jumped onto Keanu Reeves' chair, straddled the soon-to-be Broadway star, and sang with the actor's head between his legs.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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After a medley of his hits, sung by John Legend, will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, among others, Stone came onstage in a white mohawk, sunglasses and a metallic duster, with a cast on his right hand.—
Rob Tannenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.—
Bridget Crocker
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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In the first photo, Taylor, 77, is seen signing copies of his pop-up lullaby children's book Sweet Baby James, which was published in 2018.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yoon’s serenade was meant to showcase his easy rapport with Washington, reinforcing Seoul’s strategic ties with the US.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of feel-good pop anthems and groundbreaking studio techniques.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Even though her son doesn't enjoy her music that much, Aultman loves that her millennial mom anthem can bring a smile to so many people.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The service and concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the church, 815 S. Washington St. Castle Singers are vocalists who perform a variety of chamber repertoire, varying from Renaissance madrigals and motets to contemporary pop and vocal jazz.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The duo previously worked with Maximum Effort on ditties for the Apple Original Film Spirted starring Reynolds and Will Farrell.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Now, Eno’s nostalgic ditty will be preserved for posterity.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Swift's net worth is about to change now that the pop star has ownership of her entire music catalog, experts tell Newsweek.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The 22-year-old pop star and actress, who grew up in Temecula, Calif., before moving to Los Angeles in middle school to star in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, took to social media on Saturday (June 14) amid widespread protests.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 June 2025
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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