Carrington

/ ˈkærɪŋtən /

noun

1. CarringtonDora18931932FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: engraverWRITING: letter writer Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
2. CarringtonPeter (Alexander Rupert), 6th Baron1919MBritishPOLITICS: statesman 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)

Example Sentences

In 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington observed a strong solar flare that was directed at the Earth.

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But suddenly, even while she was speaking, Miss Carrington seemed to be stabbed by a thought.

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He trusted Miss Carrington, almost entirely, in the management of the girls.

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Oh, Ive had it out and felt behind it, urged Miss Carrington, all of a flutter now.

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Miss Carrington heard the bustle in the class, so she sat up and looked out over the room with asperity.

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He raised his hand quickly when Miss Carrington would have spoken, and she was wise enough to let him go on in his own way.

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