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Cleve

American  
[kley-vuh, kleev] / ˈkleɪ və, kliv /

noun

  1. Per Teodor 1840–1905, Swedish chemist.

  2. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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Cleve Mesidor, executive director of Blockchain Foundation, a nonprofit working to educate the public about the crypto industry, said legislation to provide a governing framework for stablecoins is likely to see support this year.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

I told Cleve that I’d actually had a drink with a former lover at Twin Peaks the night before.

From Slate • May 22, 2024

It continued in 1982, 1992, 2002 and 2013 by David Weaver, Cleve Wilhoit and their colleagues at Indiana University.

From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2023

The focal point of the Centrepoint Garden by designer Cleve West is a part-demolished house where nature has taken over.

From BBC • May 22, 2023

Cleve Goins, the auto parts man asked without directing the question to anyone in particular.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy