carpet

Example Sentences

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He was forced to use the plane's own staircase, only to step out onto the tarmac rather than a red carpet, prompting speculation of a snub.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A red carpet was rolled out at the bottom of the aircraft’s stairs with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng awaiting Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After shaking hands, Trump and Xi walked the red carpet and inspected Chinese troops who lined up in impeccably neat rows.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The carpet business was said to have been "extensively damaged" as a result of the blaze.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I went first, pulling her from drawer pull to drawer pull as the Persian carpet fell away below us.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck