Clare

American  

[klair] / klɛər /

noun

1. a county in W Republic of Ireland. 1,231 sq. mi. (3,190 sq. km). Ennis.

2. a male or female given name.

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Clare ¹ British  

/ klɛə /

noun

1. Anthony ( Ward ). 1942–2007, Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster; presenter of the radio series In the Psychiatrist's Chair from 1982

2. 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

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Clare ² British  

/ klɛə /

noun

1. a county of W Republic of Ireland, in Munster between Galway Bay and the Shannon estuary. County town: Ennis. Pop: 103 277 (2002). Area: 3188 sq km (1231 sq miles)

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Clare

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

Tilly's mother Clare said she had experienced some non-epileptic episodes during her recovery, which the family believed were related to the operation.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman Clare Nullis warned of the "major impacts" to health, ecosystems, agriculture and labour, saying: "We need to get used to it, unfortunately."

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

"A widespread intense late June heatwave in Europe... has shattered numerous temperature records," WMO spokeswoman Clare Nullis told a press conference in Geneva.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Every year, it woke Clare from sleep, a jolt of energy that tore through the forest and left him briefly gasping for air.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman