Carr


John Dickson, 1906–77, U.S. mystery writer.
Contemporary Examples

After the end of the Irish civil war, Carr emigrated to the United States.
How The IRA Tried To Kidnap Edward VIII Tom Sykes October 1, 2014

Carr is candid in the book about the emotional chaos that characterized life without women.
Freestyle Fatherhood Taylor Antrim October 9, 2009

In one, Ginsberg receives oral sex from a woman in a library, but can only reach completion after locking eyes with Carr.
Stop Obsessing Over Daniel Radcliffe’s Gay Sex Scene in ‘Kill Your Darlings’ Kevin Fallon October 15, 2013

“We are a father and two sons living in a household without women,” Carr writes.
Freestyle Fatherhood Taylor Antrim October 9, 2009

Carr might have been able to figure this out, but as he pointed out to Buzzfeed’s Rosie Gray, he didn’t verify the information.
A Case of Really Bad Journalism Justin Green November 26, 2012

Historical Examples

At Springfield, Missouri, Mr. Carr entered upon a three year’s service.
The Story of a Life J. Breckenridge Ellis

Carr is another of my names, but three of my names will not let you go free.
The Boy Who Knew What The Birds Said Padraic Colum

Somewhat startled at first, Mrs. Carr quickly recovered her equanimity.
At the Sign of the Jack O’Lantern Myrtle Reed

I am not very strong, though stronger than Mr. Carr has been for many months.
Tessa Louis Becke

With a roar like a wild animal Carr was upon him, bearing him to the floor.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 Various

noun
(Brit) an area of bog or fen in which scrub, esp willow, has become established

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