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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: She was like, “You better get that role.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The supporting characters, not including Mr. Dunster and Ms. Clive, only because they qualify as principals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

And yet, by Saturday evening, Lemon was greeted with a standing ovation at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys fête.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

“I think it’s great, the value of the dollar. Look at the business we’re doing. The dollar’s doing great,” he told reporters during an event in Clive, Iowa.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Clive Cussler was born in Aurora, Illinois, in 1931 and grew up in California.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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