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Carteret

American

[kahr-ter-it, kahr-tuh-ret] / ˈkɑr tər ɪt, ˌkɑr təˈrɛt /

noun

John, Earl of Granville, 1690–1763, British statesman and orator.
a city in NE New Jersey.

Carteret British

/ ˈkɑːtərɪt /

noun

John, 1st Earl Granville. 1690–1763, British statesman, diplomat, and orator who led the opposition to Walpole (1730–42), after whose fall he became a leading minister as secretary of state (1742–44)

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Records show that no one from the OCR has responded to the Carteret County district since February, including to its request to dismiss the agreement and postpone any remaining reform efforts.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Carteret, N.J., is launching a ferry service to Manhattan, adjacent to a waterfront film and television production complex.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Carteret says this indicates a less progressive style of play - and adds that the defensive elements of that style were also less successful.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

The plane had taken off from the Hyde County Airport on the mainland and was headed south to Beaufort, the Carteret County seat.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

And my Lady Carteret won't do better, though she is naught but airs and graces, and he's fifty-five if he's a day!

From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John

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