clause
noun
a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
clauses
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pluralof clause.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Verstappen was previously contracted to the end of 2028, but there were clauses in his contract that would have allowed him to leave at the end of the current Formula One season had he wanted.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
West’s story, however, has gained momentum not because of the messiness surrounding surrogacy agreements and termination clauses.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Additionally, many of these contracts contain conditional requirements or cancellation clauses in case build-outs stall.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Some sellers reported having to sign clauses waiving their right to compensation in the event of a drone strike on warehouse facilities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The same rule creates relative clauses that begin with a preposition and a wh-word such as the better with which to see you or It’s you of whom she’s thinking.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
