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Clara

American  
[klair-uh, klar-uh] / ˈklɛər ə, ˈklær ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “clear, bright.”


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"It makes sense to downplay the overall financial exposure so investors don't leave," Eric Goldman, an associate dean and professor at Santa Clara University School of Law in Silicon Valley, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

To Haibing Lu, a professor of information systems and analytics at Santa Clara University, ChatGPT’s versatility makes it the “king” of the market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Times staff writers Clara Harter and Christopher Buchanan contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The Santa Clara, California-based company posted a net loss of $105.7 million, or 72 cents a share, in 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“G’day, Clara, aloha kakahiaka,” he says as I take my seat.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila