carve
Example Sentences
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I really wanted to carve out time to be there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Although Scotland have struggled to carve out meaningful opportunities in their two group matches, they have been largely solid in defence.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
These employees say they’re more productive when they carve their day into short chunks of work, with intentional breaks for family and personal time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
It takes great courage to look into the past with clear eyes, especially when what you’ll see is bound to remain hazy, forcing you to squint and carve out whatever truth you can from it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Supreme Court ordered Duke to carve up his tobacco octopus, but the resourceful businessman had already diversified into textiles and electric power generation.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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