carving

Example Sentences

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And he took issue with the court carving out an exception allowing it to interfere with the removal of public officers.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Dow Agrosciences case showed the court carving a limitation in the rollback for FIFRA, the same statute at play in Monsanto.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The first came on a wicked pass from teammate Michael Olise, a running Mbappé slipping past the defense and carving a shot past goalie Édouard Mendy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Three interconnected catwalks stretch into the audience, carving the space into small compartments.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“You see what’s happening there? You’ve been talking and carving and paying it no attention and now, look there...”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech