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Clancy

American

[klan-see] / ˈklæn si /

noun

Tom, 1947–2013, U.S. novelist.

Clancy British

/ ˈklænsɪ /

noun

Tom. born 1947, US novelist; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Hunt for Red October (1984), Clear and Present Danger (1989), Debt of Honour (1994) and Red Rabbit (2002)

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A lawyer for Michael Desronvil, the lone juror who wanted to find Clancy guilty, said the latest defence motion was a "Looney Tunes" attack on his client for doing his civic duty.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

It was her mental health that led to Patrick Clancy deciding later to forgive her.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

But they added that because Desronvil would not "follow" his reasonable doubt nor offer logical reasoning for his position, they felt Clancy had not received a fair trial.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

However, her psychiatrist testified for the prosecution that Clancy did not show signs of psychosis during their sessions, while another psychiatrist noted that the condition was not currently recognised by the American Psychiatric Association.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Before he left, Clancy had made his bed, put away the stacks of paper and boxes, and, it appeared, dusted.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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