carbon copy

Example Sentences

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Many analysts I spoke to said John Ternus is a Cook carbon copy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“This reads as almost a carbon copy of that order,” Nelson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

It’s an offense that Grubb reiterated Monday may not be a carbon copy of UW’s pass-heavy attack the past two seasons, instead tweaked to emphasize the Seahawks’ personnel.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Ahmed's dismissal of Bharat was almost a carbon copy and, with the lower order exposed, England have the second new ball available on Saturday should they require it.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2024

Normally, in important tournaments, a score sheet is backed up with a carbon copy, the original going to the tournament organizers or referee for safekeeping should there be a subsequent dispute of any kind.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady