Clayton
Americannoun
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John Middleton, 1796–1856, U.S. jurist and politician: senator 1829–36, 1845–49, 1853–56; secretary of state 1849–50.
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a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.
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a male given name.
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“All I can say is it came from Washington. I can’t tell you anything else,” she said Clayton told her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
This runoff election for an open seat features two veteran attorneys with extensive experience as public defenders: Justin Allen Clayton and Anna Slotky Reitano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Musicians ranging from composer Will Marion Cook to the rapper Tupac Shakur, and former Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. all lived there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Sabriena Clayton, 48, had struggled with her weight her entire life, despite exercising regularly and eating well.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Billy Clayton, we’re going to need some of that wood now. Your mother is resting and your new baby brother is in need of a warm bath.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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