Clancy

American

[klan-see] / ˈklæn si /

noun

Tom, 1947–2013, U.S. novelist.

Clancy British

/ ˈklænsɪ /

noun

Tom. born 1947, US novelist; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Hunt for Red October (1984), Clear and Present Danger (1989), Debt of Honour (1994) and Red Rabbit (2002)

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During the summer murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, bettors wagered more than $100,000 on the verdict.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

We must be clear that differences between the entirely fictional Cathy and Clancy, a real and suffering person, are vast.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

"This entire case is based on speculation," Kevin Reddington, who is defending Clancy, told a Massachusetts court during a hearing on whether there will be another trial.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, also brought a new defence forward arguing there was not enough evidence to prove Clancy killed her children.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Clancy turned sharply on his heel without another word, heading back in the direction of the office.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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