Eau Claire

American

[oh klair] / ˌoʊ ˈklɛər /

noun

a city in W Wisconsin.

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Popple grew up in Eau Claire, a midsize city in Wisconsin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

Ohio Senator JD Vance continued his trailing campaign following Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, with the three crossing paths on an Eau Claire, Wisconsin runway on Wednesday.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024

Officers from the Eau Claire Police Department forced Jackson onto his stomach to be handcuffed and restrained him in what’s known as the prone position.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Eau Claire Police Department told local media Mr Goldschmidt had asked for their assistance in organising the proposal, and they obliged.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023

We have not a perfect library yet in Eau Claire and we hope we may obtain some suggestions from other libraries to help on that glad time.

From Library Work with Children by Hazeltine, Alice Isabel

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