carve
Example Sentences
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Yet bricks-and-mortar chains wager they can carve out a place with consumers, especially younger generations, who surveys show want a rewarding gifting experience more than tangible gifts and same-day delivery service.
With Chelsea in disarray, Gordon and Woltemade carved open them yet again on the stroke of half-time, but on this occasion the German somehow volleyed wide when it seemed easier to score.
From Barron's
This research, published in the European Journal of Ageing, looked at 55 cases involving heirs, donors and professionals, attempting to understand people’s motivations and mistakes when carving up their estate among their heirs.
From MarketWatch
"Sixty seconds carved out from the noise of daily life, dedicated to 15 Australians who should be with us today," prime minister Albanese told reporters Saturday.
From BBC
No matter my job, Amy and I made it a practice to carve out at least four evenings a week for dinner.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
