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Carter

[kahr-ter]

noun

  1. Bennett Lester Benny, 1907–2003, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

  2. Betty Lillie Mae Jones, 1930–98, U.S. jazz singer.

  3. Don(ald James), 1926–2012, U.S. bowler.

  4. Elliott Elliott Cook Carter, Jr., 1908–2012, U.S. composer.

  5. Hodding 1907–72, U.S. journalist and publisher.

  6. Howard, 1873–1939, English Egyptologist.

  7. Jimmy James Earl Carter, Jr., born 1924, 39th president of the United States 1977–81.

  8. Mrs. Leslie Caroline Louise Dudley, 1862–1937, U.S. actress.

  9. Maybelle Mother Maybelle Carter, 1909–78, U.S. country-and-western singer and guitarist.

  10. Nick, pen name of authors who wrote a detective-story series in which Nick Carter, created by John R. Coryell, is the main character.

  11. Rosalynn Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter, 1928–2023, U.S. First Lady 1977–81 (wife of Jimmy Carter).

  12. a male given name.



Carter

/ ˈɑːə /

noun

  1. Angela. 1940–92, British novelist and writer; her novels include The Magic Toyshop (1967) and Nights at the Circus (1984)

  2. Elliot ( Cook ). 1908–2012, US composer. His works include the Piano Sonata (1945–46), four string quartets, and other orchestral pieces: Pulitzer Prize 1960, 1973

  3. Howard. 1873–1939, English Egyptologist: excavated the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen

  4. James Earl, known as Jimmy. born 1924, US Democratic statesman; 39th president of the US (1977–81); Nobel peace prize 2002

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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The peak for the seven-day hearing came on day three when Carter overruled 440 objections, mostly speaking in a barely audible whisper.

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District Judge David O. Carter has since restored access to the team’s access to its home stadium, providing stability they needed during the season.

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The changes to the country category come after Beyoncé won country album and album of the year for the genre-bending “Cowboy Carter.”

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Chef Carter’s culinary artistry shines in dishes like smoked Harrison farm chicken and seafood platters, featuring a standout smoked octopus that he’s especially proud of.

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Her mother, Emily Carter, said she accepted making errors and asked for the authorities "to stand up and admit their mistakes".

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