Carlisle

American

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

noun

John Griffin 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.
a city in Cumbria, in NW England.
a city in S Pennsylvania.
Angling. a fishhook having a narrow bend.

Carlisle British

/ ˈkɑːlaɪl, kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

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

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Karen Barwick from Carlisle is among those who dislikes the sight of these sturdy little creatures impaled on fences.

From BBC

They are Colter Carlisle, vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council; Dylan Kendall, an entrepreneur and founder of Grow Hollywood; and Rich Sarian, vice president of strategic initiatives for the Social District.

From Los Angeles Times

Whilst looking for an academic mentor in Oxford, Geisel was paired with the Scottish essayist Alexander Carlisle.

From BBC

Flanker Gary Graham, the son of former Scotland prop George Graham, grew up in Carlisle.

From BBC

"This was a really important game for us," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

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