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Carlsbad

American

[kahrlz-bad] / ˈkɑrlz bæd /

noun

a town in southern California.
a city in southeastern New Mexico.
former name of Karlovy Vary.

Carlsbad British

/ ˈkarlsbaːt /

noun

a variant spelling of the German name for Karlovy Vary

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But current Carlsbad officials have sided with Levy—and have hired outside counsel to challenge the commission’s claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

This Spanish Mission style property in Carlsbad, Calif., boasts of award-winning spas and two championship courses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Seymour died on April 18 at his home in Carlsbad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The Water Authority purchases water from the Carlsbad desalination plant under a 30-year agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

At first, all she could think about was how she wouldn’t get to make her own rock crystal stalactites for her Carlsbad Caverns diorama idea.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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