carve

Example Sentences

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Used primarily as an office building, its ornate design, carvings and sculptures — including a ground floor fountain with frolicking bronze youths — hadn’t invited much public attention or appreciation.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes the man we bought them from would carve one up for me in the shape of a flower and put it on a wooden stick, so I could eat it as I walked.

From Literature

I point to the carved line of words that run along the top of the walls.

From Literature

“I bet you’re not worried about where you come from, and nobody’s looking to carve you up and put you under a microscope.”

From Literature

The stock bounced off the round $600 level last week, carving out a bullish island reversal in the process.

From Barron's