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Definition
Hillary Clinton
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the former American politician. It is a standard transliteration used in Hong Kong news media and casual conversation when discussing international politics.
Examples
Do you know that Hillary Clinton once ran for president?
Hillary Clinton used to be the US Secretary of State.
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