Clark

American  

[klahrk] / klɑrk /

noun

1. Alvan, 1804–87, and his son Alvan Graham, 1832–97, U.S. astronomers and telescope-lens manufacturers.

2. Champ James Beauchamp, 1850–1921, U.S. political leader: Speaker of the House 1911–19.

3. (Charles) Joseph Joe, born 1939, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1979–80.

4. George Rogers, 1752–1818, U.S. soldier.

5. John Bates 1847–1938, U.S. economist and educator.

6. Kenneth B(ancroft), 1914–2005, U.S. psychologist and educator, born in the Panama Canal Zone.

7. Sir Kenneth McKenzie, Baron Clark of Saltwood 1903–83, English art historian.

8. Mark Wayne, 1896–1984, U.S. general.

9. Thomas Campbell Tom, 1899–1977, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1949–67.

10. Walter Van Tilburg 1909–71, U.S. author.

11. William, 1770–1838, U.S. soldier and explorer (brother of George R. Clark): on expedition with Meriwether Lewis 1804–06.

12. a male given name: a surname, ultimately derived from clerk.

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Clark British  

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. Helen. born 1950, New Zealand Labour politician; prime minister (1999–2008); administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009

2. James, known as Jim. 1936–68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965)

3. Kenneth, Baron Clark of Saltwood. 1903–83, English art historian: his books include Civilization (1969), which he first presented as a television series

4. William. 1770–1838, US explorer and frontiersman: best known for his expedition to the Pacific Northwest (1804–06) with Meriwether Lewis

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Clark, 23, graduated with a business degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte last year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Finally, the Journal’s Kate Clark looks at the venture industry’s newfound love of startups built around human experiences that cannot be easily displaced by artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he didn’t get a heads-up from the members, telling reporters, “You’ll have to talk to Katherine”—as in Rep. Katherine Clark, the whip.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

An influx of talented and popular young players — including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers — helped along those lines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Mr. Pinkerton rented a room for the fortune-telling over on Clark Street. We need to be set up in just a few hours.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan