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Claire

American  
[klair] / klɛər /

noun

  1. Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.

  2. a female given name, form of Clara.


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According to its founder, Claire Malcolm, added stresses such as the cost-of-living crisis are making things "more difficult" for people trying to break into the industry.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Claire Brosseau has travelled the world doing stand-up comedy and acting in television shows, films and plays.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Knowing Claire, to have said something about them to me would have been too scary for both of us.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The SNP's Clare Adamson, Labour's Claire Baker and Tory Miles Briggs are understood to be in the running for the deputy role, which comes with a £114,297 salary.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Claire took Maybeth aside to begin teaching her.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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