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clan

[klan] / klæn /


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Unlike Britain's monarchy, where the crown passes according to an established line of succession, Tooro's monarch is chosen from the Babiito, the royal dynastic clan.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

But clan representatives said that reports of Oyo having a son were not sufficient because the child had not been formally presented to the royal clan as dictated by Tooro tradition.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

There will be a casting shuffle between seasons for the character of Ginny Weasley, member of the ginger clan and Harry’s future love interest.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The entire Crace clan is resisting Susan’s nosing about, imperiling the brand and jeopardizing the Netflix deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Gunters who wanted help joined a clan, and Aech and I both agreed that clans were for suck-asses and poseurs.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Palestinians in the central Gazan city of Deir al-Balah voted on lists of candidates that were seen as associated with various clans and political groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

The determination, released Wednesday, is not the final say but signals a possibility that several clans of the iconic cougars will be listed under the California Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

Israeli security officials also said he succumbed to wounds suffered during internal fighting among clans in Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Other armed actors include members of long-established Gaza families and Bedouin clans, some with ties to Sinai.

From Barron's Oct. 25, 2025

We said hello, spoke our names, told each other our clans and where we were from.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac




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