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carve

[kahrv] / kɑrv /


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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

Even under a beaming sun, the ruins, aproned by the graveyard of the nearby Norman church of St. Mary’s, carve a formidable black silhouette against the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

If the company can keep to its schedule, it could carve out a “healthy share” of the direct-to-device market, Yu said.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The company’s planned split later this year will carve out its seed and crop-protection units, a move that could unlock additional value of the higher-quality seed business.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“Yes, let’s carve it,” Mr. Pirzada agreed, and rose from the sofa.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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