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carton

[kahr-tn] / ˈkɑr tn /


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May you outlast the shelf life of a carton of milk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

But Smith said: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection."

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Once in the U.S., an associate then distributes the packages inside the carton.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Sipping a juice out of a carton -- his one indulgence for the game -- he came to the cafe after spending 20 hours without power at home.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

There was, however, a long yellow rectangle that was rather tasty, and an even more delicious white liquid inside a carton.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

The five-term senator said the categories of products receiving exemptions include corrugated paper cartons, plastic boxes, plastic bags, refrigeration and freezing equipment, packing and wrapping machinery, and seaweed and algae products.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 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

The meetings were held in the basement of Wharton Hall, a harshly lit, windowless room, paper plates, pizza cartons, and soda bottles piled on a metal table, folding chairs arranged in a limp semicircle.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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