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Carey

American  
[kair-ee, kar-ee] / ˈkɛər i, ˈkær i /

noun

  1. male given name, form of Carew.


Carey British  
/ ˈkɛərɪ /

noun

  1. George ( Leonard ). born 1935, Archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002)

  2. Peter. born 1943, Australian novelist and writer; his novels include Illywhacker (1985), Oscar and Lucinda (1988), and True History of the Kelly Gang (2001)

  3. William. 1761–1834, British orientalist and pioneer Baptist missionary in India

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Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has been awarded a CBE by King Charles at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

From BBC

Before the decision was reversed, Rhonda Carey, a mum of four children with special educational needs, said parents should have been consulted ahead of Thursday's announcement and said families were being "stripped" of respite.

From BBC

Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams, who has worked with Jay Z, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar and Madonna, received the global songwriter award.

From BBC

The issues are obvious: weak consumption trends, commodity inflation that threatens profit margins, and limited cost-cutting ability, according to Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey.

From Barron's

Antibiotics will also be available from 08:30 GMT at the Gate Clinic at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Westgate Hall in Canterbury and the Carey Building at Thanet Hub in Westwood.

From BBC