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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On Friday, Carlisle Magistrates' Court heard a "very large number" of female Vinted profiles had been visited by Carter, with him sending "dozens of messages".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"I have family in Dumfries, so I wouldn't be looking to uproot them and move to Carlisle to take advantage of paying less tax at this amount," he said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Carlisle works in freelance legal sales and is vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Carlisle sharply criticized homelessness spending, saying it has gone unchecked amid a budget deficit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I do remember how it felt, when Carlisle saved me. It’s not an easy thing, not something you could forget.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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