Carteret

American

[kahr-ter-it, kahr-tuh-ret] / ˈkɑr tər ɪt, ˌkɑr təˈrɛt /

noun

John, Earl of Granville, 1690–1763, British statesman and orator.
a city in NE New Jersey.

Carteret British

/ ˈkɑːtərɪt /

noun

John, 1st Earl Granville. 1690–1763, British statesman, diplomat, and orator who led the opposition to Walpole (1730–42), after whose fall he became a leading minister as secretary of state (1742–44)

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On Jan. 16, investigators struck an agreement with the Carteret County district.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Carteret, N.J., is launching a ferry service to Manhattan, adjacent to a waterfront film and television production complex.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

"When you consider some of the fundamental metrics that indicate, empirically, transferable success traits, he becomes a serious consideration as the next Liverpool manager. However, there are probably even better candidates," Carteret said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

The plane had taken off from the Hyde County Airport on the mainland and was headed south to Beaufort, the Carteret County seat.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Pulteney, now Earl of Bath, at once laid claim to it; and his pretensions were warmly supported by Carteret, who was the minister in attendance on the King in Germany.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose

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