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He was believed to be a cheerfully overweight, somewhat enigmatic British chap with a delightfully macabre sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

As an honest broker from the moderate left, notwithstanding his Trump fixation, Mr. Traub may be the chap to get the message across.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

But this stammering, rather dull chap doesn’t come across as a genius.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025

She described her brother as a "gregarious chap" with a "very warm personality" and "infectious laugh".

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025

“And you’ll be the chap to tell it,” said Hazel.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

The three-hour extravaganza of chaps and cowboy boots has been lauded for its high-energy and artistry, and has delighted fans with appearances by Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughters, Blue, 13, and Rumi, aged eight.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025

Attendees wore bedazzled cowboy boots and hats; chaps; fringe and leather; red, white and blue; outfits inspired by Beyoncé’s past tours and video looks; and, of course, denim on denim on denim.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025

I got the chaps on and the riding boots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2024

But while on a ride in Idyllwild, I found these assless chaps, and I don’t think I’ll ever sell these ones, because I think this is the one piece that actually comes full circle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024

Wearing leather chaps, they seem scornful, mean, powerful all at once.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

I know people are chapped about start/stop systems, which cycle engines off and on when the vehicle is not moving, in order to save fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

"Someone chapped my door and I let them in."

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025

Herbalists recommend calendula lotions, creams, and ointments for chapped skin, eczema, minor cuts and burns, diaper rash, insect bites, hemorrhoids, athlete’s foot, and varicose veins.

From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024

Field: Then when Phil got in, Jan had offered me this other part, Beltzer, and I was a little chapped about it ’cause I really wanted the Dusty part.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023

I removed my gloves and kneaded my chapped hands.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Applying a thick layer of lip balm with moisturizing ingredients like petrolatum or shea butter before bedtime will also nourish your lips and prevent chapping, Rogers said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

Also included was a jar of cold cream to prevent her skin from chapping in the various climates she would encounter.

From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2020

For dry lips, plain petroleum jelly is an effective and cheap way to prevent chapping, Burkemper said.

From US News ● Feb. 20, 2016

They secrete oil to cleanse the nipple opening and prevent chapping and cracking of the nipple during breastfeeding.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

In the winter he used oil to prevent chapping, and he kept the cuticles pushed down and his nails always filed to the shape of his finger-tips.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers