carpeting

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Its bright orange shade looked almost neon against the phantasmagoric roses bursting from the carpeting and wallpaper—every inch of this underworld custom-calibrated for a blindingly colorful ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The landlord cannot, for example, claim carpeting to be substantially damaged if it has not been replaced in the past 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Working together, the couple removed the shag carpeting and wood paneling from the first floor and the stairway, installing drywall in their place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Called bonus depreciation, the tax break applies to purchases such as new carpeting or appliances for owners of rental properties, or new computer equipment or a vehicle for business owners.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

It was messier than ours, the carpeting not new.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides