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clown

[kloun] / klaʊn /




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American EV automaker Rivian—you know, they make the ones with the sad-laughing clown eyes?—held its media drive for the new R2 SUV near Park City, Utah, two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Most know Morgan as a singular kind of clown who pulls everyone’s focus simply by entering a room.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

They might clown him a little bit, but we need to welcome someone like Tom Steyer,” Fiorentini said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He looked like somebody who had flunked clown school.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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