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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"Initially, paramedics thought Veronica Irwin had already died," prosecutor Phil Barnes KC told Carlisle Crown Court.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Stewart Irwin, from Carlisle, finally dialled 999 in the early afternoon of 28 July 2023, and told the call handler his mother's skin had "started to turn blue".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Coastguard aircraft from as far afield as Prestwick and Carlisle have been scrambled to assist in the search alongside a "commercial" search and rescue helicopter.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Carlisle proposed using a mix of cash and stock to acquire Owens Corning at a significant premium to where its shares have been trading this year, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Carlisle ran into the ball, and then raced Jasper to first base.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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