carrot

Example Sentences

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“I’d much prefer the carrot, but I’m not afraid of the stick,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It accumulated in higher concentrations throughout the plant, including the edible carrot roots, tomato fruits, and lettuce leaves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

The first is a savory dip for vegetables — lately carrot and cucumber matchsticks or sugar snap peas.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

This expertise is a valuable diplomatic carrot in the era of climate change.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Ketchup-wigged french fries would march across our plates, engaging in brief affairs or heated disputes over carrot coins while burly chicken legs guarded the perimeter, ready to jump in should things get out of hand.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris