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Carteret

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

noun

  1. John, Earl of Granville, 1690–1763, British statesman and orator.

  2. a city in NE New Jersey.


Carteret British  
/ ˈkɑːtərɪt /

noun

  1. 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

Slot has a high level of 'football intelligence', according to Carteret Analytics, and a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of his own players.

From BBC May 17, 2024

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

As between these two groups it seemed certain that Bath, through Carteret, who was on the ground, would have the preference.

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

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