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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Caroline Clancy, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Milwaukee office, declined to comment.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Prospect general secretary Mike Clancy said defence workers and civil servants are "crying out for certainty", while trade body ADS said some small and medium enterprises are "really struggling".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Clancy and his friends played listener voicemails and interviewed comedians and other guests in a basement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

His personal assistant Joan Clancy confirmed that he died on Sunday from congestive heart failure in Kingston Hospital, New York state.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Just like back when you and Clancy pretended to be in the Super Bowl, him the quarterback and you the wide receiver.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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