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[klan] / klæn /


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Away from the relentless preparation in the Charlotte sun, the Scotland boss "can't wait to see" his grandkids when the Clarke clan arrive in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Wayans clan left the series early on due to a contract dispute with Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s a crowded field that includes a member of the Kennedy clan, a Republican turned Bluesky superposter, and a candidate with the financial backing of none other than Michael Bloomberg.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Corn, their staple crop, was stored in granaries and distributed equitably by clan mothers, the oldest woman from each extended family.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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