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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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Claire Brosseau, a woman with treatment resistant bipolar 1 disorder who is part of the federal case challenging Canada's current laws, told the BBC earlier this year that euthanasia would offer her "a safe death".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, the principal of Holy Evangelists Primary School in Dunmurry, Claire Robinson, said that energy costs were "ferocious".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Honestly, in my heart and soul, it was a thrill and honor to have the opportunity to walk into Dodger Stadium every day and go to work,” Claire told the Times in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

After his departure from the Dodgers, Claire worked as a columnist and analyst for MLB.com, a radio show host, an instructor at USC and a consultant to companies involved with sports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

When I got to Claire’s, Mrs. Margolis didn’t seem at all concerned that Claire and Macy weren’t there.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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