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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He had been playing as an outfield player at a community event organised by Carlisle.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
"When I look at him, you see the potential and you see the calmness," said Benson, who also coached Trafford at Carlisle.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
The home was run by the Diocese of Carlisle and funded by grants from local authorities who sent women there from across the north-west of England.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Train operator Northern said services between Leeds and Sheffield via Castleford and Barnsley had been affected by the earlier disruption, as well as those to Carlisle to Leeds via Sheffield.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Emmett was a blur around the bases, Carlisle shadowing him.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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