Clifford
Americannoun
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Clark McAdams 1906–98, U.S. lawyer and government official.
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William Kingdon 1845–79, English mathematician and philosopher.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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“Chinese people love big cars,” said Clifford Kang, vice president of Seres, which makes the luxury-focused Aito brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
That was Clifford Roberts, and that was Bobby Jones,” he said, referencing the Roberts and Jones, co-founders of Augusta National.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
But that's just what Molly Clifford, and her father Andrew did, for two months - much to the alarm of their friends.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Chesapeake Risk Advisors’ Clifford Rossi estimates that severe-delinquency rates could increase by 18%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Clifford Snyder removed a gold watch from his vest pocket and checked the time.
From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner
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