Clive

American

[klahyv] / klaɪv /

noun

Robert Baron Clive of Plassey, 1725–74, British general and statesman in India.
a male given name, form of Cleve.

Clive British

/ klaɪv /

noun

Robert, Baron Clive of Plassey. 1725–74, British general and statesman, whose victory at Plassey (1757) strengthened British control in India

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Clive

Sir Clive was there to give a formal welcome to Andy Burnham last week when he arrived at Buckingham Palace to become the new prime minister.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

But Clive Wratten, CEO of the Business Travel Association, said fees were adding to businesses' costs.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

I don’t think anybody could gather a roomful of luminaries like that from entertainment, tech and politics in the way that Clive did.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

Clive Davis, the music mogul who became one of the most influential figures in popular music, died Monday in Manhattan.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Last week, Clive Pike found half a millipede in his hamburger, still wriggling.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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