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clerk

[klurk, klahrk] / klɜrk, klɑrk /


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Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s third appointee, was a clerk for Scalia.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

“He probably thinks academic theories of originalism can give you crucial guardrails about how to proceed,” said Sherif Girgis, a law professor at Notre Dame and former Alito clerk.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“So long as you truly intend to return, I think you’re fine,” said Beth Stevens, an election lawyer who worked for the Harris County clerk and the Texas Civil Rights Project.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Washington attorney Roman Martinez, a former clerk for Roberts, said the court is “clearly right of center” but the decision on tariffs was the most important of the year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

A curly ginger Valley and a brunette Thorn nodded and followed Seven to the desk of a shiny blue see-through clerk.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Yet in 2023, just three judicial law clerks filed complaints under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

Yet around 16.5 million Americans work in office- and administrative-support jobs like customer-service reps, office clerks and data-entry keyers, according to the Labor Department.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Forer is an ordained rabbi who mentors clerks and others entering the legal field.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

The gathering outside the Tribune included businessmen, clerks, traveling salesmen, stenographers, police officers, and at least one barber.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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