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clerk

[klurk, klahrk] / klɜrk, klɑrk /


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In September 2025, after a law clerk reported misconduct to the chief district court judge, Ross initially lied about it.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Christine Leftwich, the Hood County clerk, said her county’s failure to do the same has “been the biggest disappointment.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

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

The clerk suppresses a look of horror before reaching for the tray on the very bottom rack.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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