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.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Clayton has experience with intelligence as U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Braun sought to undermine testimony by Clayton that Erickson told him in a phone call that he saw, in his rearview mirror, Grossman hit the boys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway, which already owns Clayton Homes, said that “over time” it plans to unify its “site-built homebuilding operations.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
"I have no doubt they will recover but I'm wondering how does this affect Artemis," Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told AFP.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Billy Clayton came around the corner of the house, his face drawn with worry and fear.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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