Clinton
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De Witt 1769–1828, U.S. political leader and statesman: governor of New York 1817–21, 1825–28 (son of James Clinton).
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George, 1739–1812, governor of New York 1777–95, 1801–04: vice president of the U.S. 1805–12.
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Sir Henry, 1738?–95, commander in chief of the British forces in the American Revolutionary War.
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Hillary (Rodham), born 1947, U.S. politician: senator from New York 2001–2009; secretary of state 2009–2013 (wife of William J. Clinton).
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James, 1733–1812, American general in the Revolutionary War (brother of George Clinton).
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William J(efferson) Bill, born 1946, 42nd president of the U.S. 1993–2001.
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a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi River.
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a city in central Maryland.
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a town in W Mississippi.
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a city in central Massachusetts.
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a town in S Connecticut.
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a male given name.
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Bill, full name William Jefferson Clinton . born 1946, US Democrat politician; 42nd president of the US (1993–2001)
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his wife, Hillary Rodham. born 1947, US Democrat politician and lawyer: first lady (1993–2001); senator (2001–09); secretary of state (2009–13)
Example Sentences
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He backed the 1988 presidential campaign of fellow Greek American Michael Dukakis and donated to Bill Clinton.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
But from the moment in April 2015 that Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, they were off and running again.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
In his new book, “Longevity Nation,” author Michael Clinton calls Mirabella “one of my favorite housing models,” saying it “just might be the template for an entirely new type of living for people over 50.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Mr. Clinton decided to let Carter proceed as a private citizen, thinking it might give Kim a chance to back down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
On this day Arkansas Governor Billy Clinton, who in less than six years will be President of the United States, greets us warmly with a welcoming smile as he extends his hand.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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