carrot
Example Sentences
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European leaders used a summit in Montenegro on Friday to dangle the carrot of a quicker path into the EU for Balkan countries, some of which have been waiting to join for decades.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
A special “Chef’s Table” meal featured pumpkin and ginger soup, a duo of rock lobster and beef tenderloin, and a carrot panna cotta dessert, Moraes posted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The carrot was dangled in front of Manchester City - how would they react to Arsenal's shock loss on Saturday?
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Peter had baited the trap himself with a carrot, then begged his father to let him sleep in the garden to keep watch.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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