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clown

[kloun] / klaʊn /




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When he gazed at the camera as Pennywise the clown, the resulting alert conveyed no concern about the menacing visage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

His dad’s words echoed in his head as he entered the prison in Walla Walla, where he was first placed: “Are you going to be a clown fish or a shark?”

From Slate • May 2, 2026

The Syrian Revolution inspired Zaalan to become a clown after losing friends, acquaintances and inspirations who were truth tellers and artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"It almost feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

People dressed up like kings and pirates and ghosts, and Ms. Mac dressed up like a clown with a sparkly pink wig and a funny face.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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