Carlisle
Americannoun
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John Griffin 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.
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a city in Cumbria, in NW England.
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a city in S Pennsylvania.
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Angling. a fishhook having a narrow bend.
noun
Example Sentences
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The South Korean battery maker said Tuesday it would use the SynergyCells plant in New Carlisle, Ind., which has been under construction since 2024, to make batteries for energy storage systems and other high-tech applications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The shootout eclipsed the previous record set in 2016 when Derby County beat Carlisle United 14-13 on penalties.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
While Cumberland Council has a team of 25 officers issuing parking tickets, they are spread across the whole authority area, from Millom to Carlisle.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Carlisle is more focused on the commercial industry, while Owens Corning is more focused on the residential industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
For a split second that seemed much longer than it really was, Carlisle deliberated.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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