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Recent Examples of chantedAs rush hour traffic stood still waiting for green lights, the protesters chanted for justice, no more deaths in the jail and a new sheriff.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2026 One group of about 15 Norway fans jumped around and chanted loudly.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2026 By Tuesday evening, a small group of protesters gathered in the neighborhood where the shooting happened and chanted against ICE.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2026 Even after Bruno Guimarães missed an early penalty, supporters chanted louder in hopes of lifting team morale.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026 Videos showed police beating back agitators with batons and deploying anti-riot ordnance as the demonstrators chanted against the country's conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a massive political rally.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026 At one point, in the ninth inning Wednesday, fans even chanted the name of the team’s third-string catcher Chuckie Robinson.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026 The rally Tuesday included dozens of 32BJ union members and a handful of AFM and IATSE members, who all chanted about the union and a need for a new contract to the backdrop of pop hits.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026 Fans at Angel Stadium removed their shirts and chanted for Moreno to sell the team.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
With louche tailoring and cool confidence, there is undoubtedly a sang-froid air about Armani that seems to transcend time and place.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
America's Got Talent contestant Avalon Penrose, who introduced herself as someone who sang opera in her childhood, brought chaos — and fun — to the stage.
This question, intoned in Khoekhoegowab by an unseen witness, opens the debut feature from South African cinematographer Meekaaeel Adam, and sets the scene for what’s to come.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 July 2026
The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.