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Cleary

American  
[kleer-ee] / ˈklɪər i /

noun

  1. Beverly, 1916–2021, U.S. children's author.


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“It seems like some of these organizations,” said Cleary, the state senator, “are at risk of becoming casinos with a secondary nonprofit aim.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I don’t know if the public understands the scale at which charitable gaming is occurring in the state,” said Sean Cleary, a Republican state senator in North Dakota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Departures in 2025 reduced the SEC’s head count by some 15%, said a note last week External link by the law firm Cleary Gottlieb.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme An Garda Síochána Acting Deputy Commissioner Paul Cleary said the violence was "unacceptable" and there would be a relentless pursuit of those responsible.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

That year I listened to all the books by Beverly Cleary and all the books about those boxcar kids.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper