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A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.
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The stakes of California's election are clear: Do you want someone who is going to fight for you, and only you, to lower costs — or do you want the chosen candidate of the Chevron Corporation?
Bad news for #economies around the world. Chevron CEO says that #oil supply shortages will begin hitting globally unless the Strait of Hormuz opens fully. 20% of the global oil supply runs through the Strat. www.reute…
Chevron ceo says shortages will begin appearing…. ⛽️🛢️
Fact 1: Xavier Becerra is surging in the polls ahead of next month's CA gubernatorial primary. Fact 2: He's also been busy cashing Big Oil's checks. How the hell are we supposed to trust a candidate who unapologetica…
Why Nelly Korda’s Major Win Sparked an Outfit Debate https://www.fogolf.com/1244981/why-nelly-kordas-major-win-sparked-an-outfit-debate/ When Nelly Korda commanded a convincing win at the Chevron Championship, the f…
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A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.
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(chiefly, British) One of the V-shaped markings on the surface of roads used to indicate minimum distances between vehicles.
Chevron means: One of the V-shaped markings on the surface of roads used to indicate minimum distances between vehicles.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
chevron means: One of the V-shaped markings on the surface of roads used to indicate minimum distances between vehicles.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(heraldiccharge) A wide inverted V placed on a shield.
: I told you that in fact they were called chevrons and it was an exercise by the transport department to teach us to stay two chevrons behind the car in front.
“The stakes of California's election are clear: Do you want someone who is going to fight for you, and only you, to lower costs — or do you want the chosen candidate of the Chevron Corporation?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Bad news for #economies around the world. Chevron CEO says that #oil supply shortages will begin hitting globally unless the Strait of Hormuz opens fully. 20% of the global oil supply runs through the Strat. www.reuters.com/business/ene... #economy #business #news”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Chevron ceo says shortages will begin appearing…. ⛽️🛢️”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Fact 1: Xavier Becerra is surging in the polls ahead of next month's CA gubernatorial primary. Fact 2: He's also been busy cashing Big Oil's checks. How the hell are we supposed to trust a candidate who unapologetically pocketed the *max contribution* from Chevron?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Why Nelly Korda’s Major Win Sparked an Outfit Debate https://www.fogolf.com/1244981/why-nelly-kordas-major-win-sparked-an-outfit-debate/ When Nelly Korda commanded a convincing win at the Chevron Championship, the first women’s Major of the year,…”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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