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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 found out later he had a carton of milk in his hand.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

Everyone knows the outdated and offensive characterization of a cat lady — a stereotype conjuring images of solitude, eccentricities and probably cartons of ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

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

He loves tuna cans And milk cartons With their dribble Of milk.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto




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