carrot

Example Sentences

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“They have used carrot and stick, but I think mostly carrot, to persuade the Syrians that they can serve a useful function for them and they have something to gain from each other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Me and my daughter, we made ours last night," says Hilary Lindgren, 54, wearing an eye-catching head-to-toe outfit, with a carrot cake in hand.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a tiny bit of carrot.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney