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carton

[kahr-tn] / ˈkɑr tn /


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She includes any information-seeking act, from a verbal interrogative to the sniff one might give a carton of milk to gauge its freshness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

But according to the CPI, the average price of a carton of large Grade A eggs has fallen 48%.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

The list price rose 5% to $4,193 for a carton, or one month’s supply.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

It’s a setback for carton manufacturers and their customers, including soup- and juice-makers.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2025

I move a box of oatmeal and a carton of bread crumbs to get to the candy stash.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

Some stands sold small cartons of cherry tomatoes for $7, bunches of kale for $4 and a mixed-salad bag for $5.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Patz was the first missing child to be featured on milk cartons as part of a nationwide search.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Influencers in cowboy hats chugged cartons of milk.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

The plant makes tissues, printer paper, cups, plates, cartons, and other goods, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC May 26, 2026

“Before we chow down on those wings,” Webb says, nodding to the cartons on the table by the door, “we need to talk a little shop.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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