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Clarke

[ klahrk ]

noun

  1. Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.
  2. Kenneth Spear·man [speer, -m, uh, n], KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.


Clarke

/ ɑː /

noun

  1. ClarkeSir Arthur C(harles)19172008MBritishWRITING: science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C ( harles ). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)
  2. ClarkeAustin18961974MIrishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatist Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)
  3. ClarkeJeremiah?16731707MEnglishMUSIC: composerMUSIC: organist Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell
  4. ClarkeKenneth Harry1940MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and Lord Chancellor (2010–2012)
  5. ClarkeMarcus (Andrew Hislop)18461881MAustralianEnglishWRITING: novelist Marcus ( Andrew Hislop ). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life , published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Clarke had surgery on his jaw and cheekbone following a devastating loss to Fabio Wardley in October.

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"I've been crying out for that kind of performance since my debut," 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Clarke said.

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British heavyweight Frazer Clarke returned to winning ways on the undercard with a statement first-round stoppage victory over Ebenezer Tetteh.

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Dan Clarke, heritage officer, said the books had an "incredibly important" historical value and that he had never had a complaint about the first being on display.

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Mr Clarke said: "We see human remains in every museum across the country."

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