Clarke

[ klahrk ]

noun

1. Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.
2. Kenneth Spear·man [speer, -m, uh, n], KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.

Clarke

/ klɑːk /

noun

1. ClarkeSir Arthur C(harles)19172008MBritishWRITING: science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C ( harles ). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)
2. ClarkeAustin18961974MIrishWRITING: poetTHEATRE: dramatist Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)
3. ClarkeJeremiah?16731707MEnglishMUSIC: composerMUSIC: organist Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell
4. ClarkeKenneth Harry1940MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and Lord Chancellor (2010–2012)
5. ClarkeMarcus (Andrew Hislop)18461881MAustralianEnglishWRITING: novelist Marcus ( Andrew Hislop ). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life , published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)

Example Sentences

Resilience has been the watchword of Clarke and his players.

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Clarke picked five centre-backs for the Euros and John Souttar wasn't one of them.

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Clarke is not the type of character to dwell on the lessons learned at the Euros for fear of inviting a public inquisition that he has no desire to be part of.

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Moldova in June 2022 was the last time Clarke's team had as many attempts on target.

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Clarke always says that it doesn't really matter where the goals come from as long as they come.

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