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Claire

American  
[klair] / klɛər /

noun

  1. Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.

  2. a female given name, form of Clara.


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Dave Eddon, 42, and wife Claire had decided to extend their property in Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, as they raised a one-year-old baby, and toddlers, aged two and four.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, Brad Lander, a former NYC comptroller, defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, while democratic socialist Assembly member Claire Valdez won the primary for an open seat representing parts of Brooklyn and Queens.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

State assembly member Claire Valdez won decisively in the open seventh District.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

"Anyone, especially the parents of the victims, would feel grief and fear," Claire Castro told reporters, adding that unspecified measures were being taken to ensure safety at public spaces including schools.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

When those kids were done climbing the dirt hill, they started wandering around on the land, and pretty soon Claire spotted one of my signs on a tree.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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