Carrington
Britishnoun
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Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
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Peter ( Alexander Rupert ), 6th Baron. born 1919, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for defence (1970–74); foreign secretary (1979–82); secretary general of NATO (1984–88)
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Rather than being on edge, United's staff at their Carrington training complex feed off Carrick's attitude and the feeling is they are delivering more.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, and Lord Carrington won the concession after raising concerns privately about the need to keep their role in organising state occasions.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The 21-year-old winger was behind the wheel of his black Audi RS 3 when he triggered a speed camera close to United's Carrington facility in Greater Manchester.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Court papers show the footballer was caught on a speed camera at 17:51 BST on 26 August Carrington Lane, near the entrance to United's training ground and academy complex.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
When there was important area news— disasters like floods or tornadoes—or sometimes if she came across little stories that seemed cute or original, Alice would call the station news manager in Carrington.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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