carling
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carling
1350–1400; Middle English < French carlingue < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic kerling keelson, literally, old woman; carline
Example Sentences
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The company also said it had appointed Rob Gehring, previously chief growth officer, as chief executive officer of the Americas region and Guy Carling as chief executive officer of Europe, Middle East, and Africa as well as Oceania and the South Pacific.
In 1990, a side captained by Will Carling lost a Grand Slam decider before going on to dominate European rugby and 10 years later Clive Woodward's nascent England side blew another Grand Slam chance with a 19-13 defeat in the final match in Edinburgh.
From Barron's
If confirmed, it will be the first time since 1993 one country has provided the 10/12/13 axis in a Lions Test, when Englishmen Rob Andrew, Will Carling and Jeremy Guscott all played in the series opener against New Zealand.
From BBC
Lock Itoje, who was appointed captain by head coach Borthwick before this year's tournament, said he disagreed with Carling's sentiment.
From BBC
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, former skipper Carling questioned the "calibre" of the coaching team and whether it was the "best we can put out there".
From BBC
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