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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

Carteret says this indicates a less progressive style of play - and adds that the defensive elements of that style were also less successful.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

Six of the passengers were from coastal Carteret County and were returning from a charity hunting event.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Walpole, the peace minister, disappeared, and the control of Foreign Affairs in Great Britain passed to Carteret, who was warm for Austria, and eager to play an active part on the Continent.

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

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