Carlisle

American

[kahr-lahyl, kahr-lahyl] / kɑrˈlaɪl, ˈkɑr laɪl /

noun

John Griffin 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.
a city in Cumbria, in NW England.
a city in S Pennsylvania.
Angling. a fishhook having a narrow bend.

Carlisle British

/ ˈkɑːlaɪl, kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

Latin name: Luguvallum. a city in NW England, administrative centre of Cumbria: railway and industrial centre. Pop: 71 773 (2001)

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They are Colter Carlisle, vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council; Dylan Kendall, an entrepreneur and founder of Grow Hollywood; and Rich Sarian, vice president of strategic initiatives for the Social District.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

"This was a really important game for us," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Carlisle Rivera, 50, was arrested in November 2024 before carrying out the plan that the US Justice Department said was directed by the government of Iran.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Carlisle Labour MP Julie Minns said she had met the family on a number of occasions and had the "greatest sympathy" for their loss.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

They both turned towards me with a self-conscious air, then Mrs Smith said: 'We told Dr Carlisle you were here, sir.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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