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Carrie

American  
[kar-ee] / ˈkær i /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Caroline.


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“Office Ladies” inspired actor-musicians Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to launch their own iHeart podcast revisiting their sketch comedy series “Portlandia,” which spoofed the hipster scene in the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

In his version of Carrie, some of the most famous scenes, including the dramatic prom moment, are adapted to a world where everything is filmed and shared online.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Carrie, Prime Video's new TV series based on Stephen King's debut novel, has been no exception.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

When Mike Flanagan decided to revamp Stephen King’s horror classic, he brought Carrie and her mother, Margaret, to the present as they contend with the outside world’s cruelty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The black leached right out, just like Aunt Carrie said it would.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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