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  Carr

  noun

  John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.
• carr
  carr

  noun

  an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

Carr

American  

[kahr] / kɑr /

noun

1. John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.

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carr British  

/ kɑː /

noun

1. an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

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Etymology

Origin of carr

C15: from Old Norse

Example Sentences

In the letter, Carr also warned that the FCC would be monitoring Disney’s affiliate-station negotiations and agreements; with this week’s early request, he appears to be hastening that scrutinizing process.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Chairman Brendan Carr was sitting in the room for the Correspondents’ Dinner, an event explicitly dedicated to celebrating the First Amendment.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is planning to launch an early review of Disney’s broadcast television licenses, a person familiar with his thinking said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Last year, Brendan Carr, head of the Federal Communications Commission, put pressure on ABC to take action against Kimmel following the comments he made about Kirk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

I looked at Ms. Carr to see if I had permission to speak, and she smiled and nodded at me.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson