carpet

Example Sentences

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I was an angsty 14-year-old, sprawled on the white shag carpet of my parents’ Upper East Side apartment, mesmerized by a photo taken by Horst Fass in a place called Vietnam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This has actually happened to Peet “like a million times,” she admits, including once on a red carpet when photographers started shouting Bell’s name at her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The grandson of a carpet merchant, he likened negotiations to bargaining in the Iranian bazaar, where endless haggling using different arguments brings results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Alas, due to his poor eyesight Lord Fredrick missed his target and ended up sprawled on the carpet.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood