Clayton

American  

[kleyt-n] / ˈkleɪt n /

noun

1. John Middleton, 1796–1856, U.S. jurist and politician: senator 1829–36, 1845–49, 1853–56; secretary of state 1849–50.

2. a city in E Missouri, near St. Louis.

3. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

He followed up that triumph with a 6-4 win in the semi-finals against 2021 champion Jonny Clayton - who had averaged 109.81 in defeating debutant Josh Rock 6-2 in the last eight.

From BBC

“There are allegations in there that, with 10 or 15 minutes of work, you can realize have no basis in fact,” Jay Clayton, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch for Team Japan and catcher Will Smith and recently-retired left-hander Clayton Kershaw will be on Team USA’s roster.

From Los Angeles Times

Gerwyn Price was two sets down against Welsh compatriot Jonny Clayton but triumphed 4-3, while England's Chris Dobey also overcame Damon Heta 4-3 to set up a tie with Price in the last eight.

From BBC

Rojas’ situation is similar to that of Clayton Kershaw ahead of the 2023 WBC.

From Los Angeles Times