Clare
Americannoun
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a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1,231 sq. mi. (3,190 sq. km). Ennis.
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a male or female given name.
noun
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Anthony ( Ward ). 1942–2007, Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster; presenter of the radio series In the Psychiatrist's Chair from 1982
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John. 1793–1864, English poet, noted for his descriptions of country life, particularly in The Shepherd's Calendar (1827) and The Rural Muse (1835). He was confined in a lunatic asylum from 1837
noun
Example Sentences
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The report, co-authored by social worker Clare Chamberlain and commissioned by the Department for Education, found 18 appeared to be a significant turning point.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Clare Echo, the town’s local newspaper, has reported that the ballroom won’t be approved by the time of the president’s visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Mum-of-two Clare Boast had postnatal depression after the birth of her first child - she supports the strike but is concerned families may not be getting the help they need.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
This week, Clare Ansberry gives us some guidance on how to approach “the talk,” including how to respond to the inevitable objections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Not gracefully, mind you, and Clare yipped with laughter again.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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