Cartwright
Americannoun
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Edmund, 1743–1822, English clergyman: inventor of the power-driven loom.
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his brother John, 1740–1824, English parliamentary reformer.
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Edmund. 1743–1823, British clergyman, who invented the power loom
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Dame Silvia (née Poulter ). born 1943, New Zealand lawyer. She became a High Court judge in 1993; governor general of New Zealand (2001–06).
noun
Example Sentences
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The show drove a 44% increase in visitors to the city's Cartwright Hall.
From BBC
I did not believe much in Raven and his power, though more than the Reverend Cartwright thought I did.
From Literature
Dr Cartwright added that symptoms usually begin within four weeks of exposure, but can take up to three months to become apparent.
From BBC
Infectious diseases expert Katharine Cartwright, from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, previously told the inquest how this was a manifestation of hydrophobia - the fear of water - which is a symptom found only with rabies.
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Dr Cartwright was asked by Mrs Ford's family about the treatment she received at Barnsley Hospital in the time she was in the unit.
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