Carlisle

American  

[kahr-lahyl, kahr-lahyl] / kɑrˈlaɪl, ˈkɑr laɪl /

noun

1. John Griffin 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.

2. a city in Cumbria, in NW England.

3. a city in S Pennsylvania.

4. Angling. a fishhook having a narrow bend.

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Carlisle British  

/ ˈkɑːlaɪl, kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

1. Latin name: Luguvallum. a city in NW England, administrative centre of Cumbria: railway and industrial centre. Pop: 71 773 (2001)

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Carlisle

Graham, a groundworker from near Carlisle, and Carruthers, a mechanic from Wigton, never explained the motive for what prosecutors called a "moronic mission", but sought to blame each other during the trial.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

A Shell refinery in Qatar that was damaged is a major source of base oils for products that end up in the U.S., said Nate Chenenko, an automotive aftermarket specialist at consulting firm Ducker Carlisle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

"Initially, paramedics thought Veronica Irwin had already died," prosecutor Phil Barnes KC told Carlisle Crown Court.

From BBC ● Sep. 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

Dr Carlisle seated himself almost directly across the table from me.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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