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Radcliffe

American  
[rad-klif] / ˈræd klɪf /

noun

  1. Ann (Ward), 1764–1823, English writer of Gothic romances.


Radcliffe British  
/ ˈrædklɪf /

noun

  1. Ann . 1764–1823, British novelist, noted for her Gothic romances The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797)

  2. Paula ( Jane ). born 1973, British athlete, winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), gold medalist in the marathon at the World Championships (2005), and European record holder for the 10,000m.

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STV's chief executive officer Rufus Radcliffe said the company had to respond to the "significant shift" in audience behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kristen Baldwin is pulling for a couple of “diminutive Brits”: Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and former “wiz” kid Daniel Radcliffe, who “delivers a wonderfully self-deprecating performance as a down-on-his-luck documentary director in ‘Reggie Dinkins.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Steve Radcliffe and his associates have it right.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint previously portrayed the lead characters in the film franchise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Like this weird dream I had once about Daniel Radcliffe.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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