Clearwater
Americannoun
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a city in W Florida.
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a river in NW Saskatchewan and NE Alberta, Canada, flowing SE and SW to the Athabasca River. 230 miles (370 km) long.
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a river in N Idaho, flowing W from the Bitterroot Range to the Snake River. 90 miles (145 km) long.
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About the author: is head of research at Clearwater Analytics, a leading technology platform for investment management.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died at the age of 71 at his Clearwater, Fla., home in July 2025, months after he had undergone multiple surgeries and procedures on his neck.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
This did not include the two Clearwater properties, which had an estimated total value of $11 million when Hogan died, according to Realtor.com.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
Clearwater said that during her tenure, she would often join her fellow performers onstage to sing backing vocals or play a violin solo.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
Cedric Diggory came over to congratulate Harry on having acquired such a superb replacement for his Nimbus, and Percy’s Ravenclaw girlfriend, Penelope Clearwater, asked if she could actually hold the Firebolt.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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