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Clin·​ton ˈklin-tᵊn How to pronounce Clinton (audio)
Bill 1946–     William J(efferson), husband of Hillary Rodham Clinton American politician; 42nd president of the U.S. (1993–2001)

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De Witt 1769–1828 American statesman

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George 1739–1812 vice president of the U.S. (1805–12)

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Sir Henry 1738–1795 English general in America

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Hillary Rodham 1947–     née Rodham, wife of Bill Clinton American politician; U.S. Secretary of State (2009–13)

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Clin·​ton ˈklin-tᵊn How to pronounce Clinton (audio)
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city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River population 26,885
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town in southwest central Mississippi population 25,216

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“Clinton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clinton. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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