Cleland

British

/ ˈklɛlənd /

noun

John. 1709–89, British writer, best known for his bawdy novel Fanny Hill (1748–49)

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Whether or not they were lobbying for inclusion, Cleland did acknowledge that feathers could be ruffled by the Bank's decision.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Bank of England chief cashier Victoria Cleland said the key driver for a new series of banknotes was how to stay ahead of counterfeiters.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Defendants Mark Glasier, Brian Cleland and Tina Coffelt purchased the ranch for $2.65 million in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

“When you have a vending machine, it takes away a lot of those barriers,” Cleland said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2023

The masterly work of Cleland claims special mention in this connexion.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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