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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This is harsh and ignores the sense of calm Carrick has brought to Carrington, the stability he brings to the dressing room and his refusal to panic in difficult moments.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Rather than being on edge, United's staff at their Carrington training complex feed off Carrick's attitude and the feeling is they are delivering more.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The role was first created in the 12th century and Lord Carrington - the son of a former Conservative cabinet minister - has held the office since King Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The 21-year-old winger was behind the wheel of his black Audi RS 3 when he triggered a speed camera close to United's Carrington facility in Greater Manchester.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He called the CBS station in Boston, because sometimes Boston picked up stories from the Carrington newsroom.
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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