Clark
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Alvan, 1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.
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Champ James Beauchamp, 1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.
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(Charles) Joseph Joe, born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.
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George Rogers, 1752–1818, U.S. soldier.
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John Bates 1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.
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Kenneth B(ancroft), 1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.
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Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Saltwood 1903–83, English art historian.
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Mark Wayne, 1896–1984, U.S. general.
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Thomas Campbell Tom, 1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.
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Walter Van Tilburg 1909–71, U.S. author.
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William, 1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.
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a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.
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Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009
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James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)
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Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series
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William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis
Example Sentences
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Protagonist Clark loses himself in it, transforming into an unapologetic narcissist surrounded only by facile representations of humanity.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
After calling the vest-adorned dog on stage and joking that she would bite Clark, he bellowed, “Is she lying, too?”
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
After all, the movie opens with a scene from Clark in his therapist’s office.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
When questioned about the spat with White, Clark became defensive and essentially blamed the media.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Sheriff Clark tried to herd them back onto the road, but they refused to move.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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