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clown

[kloun] / klaʊn /




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Meanwhile, Max uncaps his pen to reveal the eponymous clown, whom he signals to enter the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I will not wait for the circus to move onto its next clown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Outside the bookstore, a statue of a gnome-like clown guarded the bargain books with a wide smirk.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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