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Radcliffe

American  
[rad-klif] / ˈræd klɪf /

noun

  1. Ann (Ward), 1764–1823, English writer of Gothic romances.


Radcliffe British  
/ ˈrædklɪf /

noun

  1. Ann . 1764–1823, British novelist, noted for her Gothic romances The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797)

  2. Paula ( Jane ). born 1973, British athlete, winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), gold medalist in the marathon at the World Championships (2005), and European record holder for the 10,000m.

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Much to my surprise, Radcliffe more than steps up as a down-and-out documentarian inserted into the life of a disgraced football star grasping for a comeback.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

Radcliffe responded that “It shouldn’t be this hard.”

From Salon May 12, 2026

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and recent Oscar nominee Rose Byrne are among the stars recognised at this year's Tony Awards, which celebrate the best in US theatre.

From BBC May 5, 2026

Highlights of the starry season not listed here include Daniel Radcliffe in “Every Brilliant Thing” and Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in “The Fear of 13.”

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

Justice Bok sent me a copy of his controversial speech at Radcliffe.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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