Carrington
Britishnoun
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Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
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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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That distinction belongs to the Carrington Event of 1859.
From Science Daily
He also said he had spoken to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and members of the Glazer family when they held their monthly board meeting at Carrington on Thursday, although his primary contact is with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada.
From BBC
The Manchester-born Carrington graduate has six league goals against the club he helped to title glory the last time they won it in 2012-13.
From BBC
"I have to report tomorrow morning to Carrington, that is all I know," he said.
From BBC
In a rare media appearance, for the in-house Inside Carrington podcast at the beginning of November, Wilcox explained how he deals with the intense stress and pressure of his job.
From BBC
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