carpet

Example Sentences

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They shouldn’t trip when they walk down the red carpet.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"I've had to sort a huge carpet for the swimming pool, which is around 170 metres squared."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Some of the people who decide what goes into them have rolled out the red carpet for Elon Musk’s rocketry and AI company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The designer drew inspiration for Gregory’s burgundy coat from a Coogler red carpet moment, tailoring a clean, sophisticated silhouette while playing with the scale of Janine’s costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Even the thick carpet of dead leaves is gone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz