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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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The hearing stemmed from a petition animal services had filed that same month against the dog’s owners, Claire M. Birgy and Erick Krasnoff, and cited four separate and unprovoked biting incidents dating back to 2024.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

East Londonderry assembly member Claire Sugden said while the capital investment was welcome, it did not replace the funding community organisations have lost.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“Invitation” begins with “Circus,” with Kelly made up as a clown who pines for a beautiful performer, danced by Claire Sombert, who is herself in love with a chiseled aerialist, played by Igor Youskevitch.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The defendant's lawyer, Claire Howell, told Judge Ikram the dog was her client's support animal, as he has ADHD, was homeless and needed his dog with him.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Claire and her brother got close to the tree I was sitting in, still giggling and talking, and right then I boiled over, and I couldn’t have held it back if I’d wanted to.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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