Clare

[klair]

noun

1. a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1,231 sq. mi. (3,190 sq. km). Ennis.

2. a male or female given name.

Clare

¹

/ klɛə /

noun

1. Anthony ( Ward ). 1942–2007, Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster; presenter of the radio series In the Psychiatrist's Chair from 1982

2. John. 1793–1864, English poet, noted for his descriptions of country life, particularly in The Shepherd's Calendar (1827) and The Rural Muse (1835). He was confined in a lunatic asylum from 1837

Clare

²

/ klɛə /

noun

1. a county of W Republic of Ireland, in Munster between Galway Bay and the Shannon estuary. County town: Ennis. Pop: 103 277 (2002). Area: 3188 sq km (1231 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Tom Clare, a lawyer representing the company, said World Liberty “has never assisted in, facilitated, or influenced a decision on Mr. Zhao’s presidential pardon.”

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Sarah followed up on her Clare's Law request after a month and was told by police that they had not contacted her because there was nothing to disclose.

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The Wiltshire force has previously apologised for failures under Clare's Law, which it said had led to two people coming to harm.

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Dr Barlow's research shows Clare's Law is most effective for safeguarding when it is accessed earlier in a relationship, before a victim is fully under their partner's control, meaning delays increase risks.

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Forces also pointed to a steep increase in requests for information under Clare's Law.

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