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Carrington
/ ˈkærɪŋtən /
noun
- CarringtonDora18931932FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: engraverWRITING: letter writer Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
- CarringtonPeter (Alexander Rupert), 6th Baron1919MBritishPOLITICS: statesman Peter ( Alexander Rupert ), 6th Baron. born 1919, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for defence (1970–74); foreign secretary (1979–82); secretary general of NATO (1984–88)
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In 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington observed a strong solar flare that was directed at the Earth.
But suddenly, even while she was speaking, Miss Carrington seemed to be stabbed by a thought.
He trusted Miss Carrington, almost entirely, in the management of the girls.
Oh, Ive had it out and felt behind it, urged Miss Carrington, all of a flutter now.
Miss Carrington heard the bustle in the class, so she sat up and looked out over the room with asperity.
He raised his hand quickly when Miss Carrington would have spoken, and she was wise enough to let him go on in his own way.
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