carve

Example Sentences

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With a roughed-up face that defied Hollywood glamour, Hackman helped carve a path for unconventional leading men who in another era might have been pigeonholed as side characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is a log-jam of quality back-three options ahead of him in the queue for an England spot, but his ability to carve through traffic is notable.

From BBC

Yet bricks-and-mortar chains wager they can carve out a place with consumers, especially younger generations, who surveys show want a rewarding gifting experience more than tangible gifts and same-day delivery service.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Chelsea in disarray, Gordon and Woltemade carved open them yet again on the stroke of half-time, but on this occasion the German somehow volleyed wide when it seemed easier to score.

From Barron's

This research, published in the European Journal of Ageing, looked at 55 cases involving heirs, donors and professionals, attempting to understand people’s motivations and mistakes when carving up their estate among their heirs.

From MarketWatch