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Clarke

[klahrk]

noun

  1. Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.

  2. Kenneth Spearman KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.



Clarke

/ ɑː /

noun

  1. 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. 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. Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell

  4. 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. 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)

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The BBC also said it will no longer broadcast live performances deemed "high risk" - as Bob Vylan had been assessed - and its director of music, Lorna Clarke, also reportedly stepped back from her day-to-day duties.

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Clarke denies the allegations and is awaiting the result of his libel case against The Guardian.

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When I was researching “The Long Field,” Gillian Clarke, the former National Poet of Wales, introduced me to the word cynefin.

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Peter Clarke was the Metropolitan Police officer in charge of counter-terrorism policing at the time of 7/7.

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The enthusiasm with which the former world number 21 celebrated beating fellow British wildcard Jay Clarke in the first round illustrated his delight at earning another priceless victory at Wimbledon.

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