Carrington
Britishnoun
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Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
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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)
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Paintings by Leonora Carrington show how traditional tarot imagery worked its way into her own brand of Surrealism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Carrington has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Rather than being on edge, United's staff at their Carrington training complex feed off Carrick's attitude and the feeling is they are delivering more.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Orders flew back through the telephone links from New York to Boston to Carrington to Betherly.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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