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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

A former clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas, Morrissey didn’t respond to a request for comment late Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Hoping to confess his feelings and win her over, Bear buys Nikki a trinket at a head shop, a One Wish Willow, which the clerk warns can’t be returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“This other gentleman,” observed Joe, by way of introducing Mr. Wopsle, “is a gentleman that you would like to hear give it out. Our clerk at church.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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