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Clara

American  
[klair-uh, klar-uh] / ˈklɛər ə, ˈklær ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “clear, bright.”


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Clara Adams won in 52.98, Saniah Varnado was second in 53.53, Brooklyn Fowler was third in 54.57 and Brooke Blue was fourth in 54.98.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

One Californian who was on the MV Hondius, but left the ship before the hantavirus outbreak was discovered, is back home in Santa Clara County and remains healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Clara Hudson is a reporter covering sustainability for The Wall Street Journal in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Clara joined the Journal from Bloomberg Law, where she reported on ESG.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Instead, he thinks: I haven’t worn this one since . . . since Clara and I were still friends.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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