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clerk

[klurk, klahrk] / klɜrk, klɑrk /


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A neighbourhood resident, 54-year-old traffic clerk Mihaela Blanaru, told AFP she heard a phone alert warning her about the danger, and then was surprised by the light flooding her bedroom and the noise.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The justices concluded that Hill, in her role as court clerk, had interfered with the jury in pursuit of fame and book sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Are you buying these hats because Justin Turner just signed in Tijuana?” the clerk asked, without looking too closely at the customer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In a 5-0 ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court said Murdaugh deserved a new trial because the local county clerk had unfairly biased a jury against him.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“She’s with the clerk of the court on the seventh floor.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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