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
The U.S.-brokered peace plan uses the carrot of United Nations exemptions to an international arms embargo on the two armies if they can cooperate and create a combined military command.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Cakes and desserts are a big inspiration for his team, and they're proud of a new hot cross bun inspired by carrot cake.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
I rolled my eyes and continued crunching on my carrot, hopeful it wasn’t as loud to them as it was to me.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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