Clifton
Americannoun
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a city in NE New Jersey.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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That means places like Troopers Hill, Perrett's Park or the Clifton Observatory could be good spots in Bristol, or Lansdown Hill in Bath.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Services for Levine will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel in Clifton, N.J.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
At facilities in Clifton, N.J., a laboratory table that normally sits empty is stacked six vials high with hundreds of feces samples, and scientists and technicians are working overtime to manage the brown onslaught.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The discovery was made earlier at Clifton Country Park in Swinton, Greater Manchester, two days after the teenager went missing on Saturday afternoon, police said.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Take care of yourself, man, so me and you go to the same college,” said Clifton Monroe, a running back from the opposing team.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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