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Chita

American  
[chi-tah, chyi-tah] / tʃɪˈtɑ, tʃyɪˈtɑ /

noun

  1. a city in the SE Russian Federation in Asia.


Chita British  
/ tʃiˈta /

noun

  1. an industrial city in SE Russia, on the Trans-Siberian railway. Pop: 309 000 (2005 est)

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However, social media users were quick to point out other deaths that had been snubbed from the montage, including Shelley Duvall, Treat Williams, Chita Rivera, Joe Flaherty and more.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024

He also starred opposite Chita Rivera in a 1962 West End production of “Bye Bye Birdie” in London and first starred on Broadway in the 1965 production of “Skyscraper” with Julie Harris.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2024

One of Broadway's most celebrated stars, Chita Rivera, has died at the age of 91, her daughter said in a statement.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024

Unapologetic and fiery, Dolores was the unfiltered version of Chita and served as motivation in times of self-doubt.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Concerning the story, Hearn himself writes as follows:— "Chita" was founded on the fact of a child saved from the Lost Island disaster by some Louisiana fishing-folk, and brought up by them.

From Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman by Gould, George M. (George Milbrey)