carrot
Example Sentences
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It would be risky for private companies to invest in Venezuela “unless there’s some massive carrot” from the government, he added.
From Barron's
It would be risky for private companies to invest in Venezuela “unless there’s some massive carrot” from the government, he added.
From Barron's
The stubborn squash that won’t soften, the freezer-end chicken that smells faintly metallic, the limp carrot you almost tossed: time, heat and gentle attention coax them into flavor, texture and presence.
From Salon
The idea is that a combination of carrots and sticks will encourage people to gradually increase their in-office time without explicitly telling them to do so.
Extra shredded carrots were saved for bread or pickled for a salad.
From Salon
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