carton
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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
A few pounds of tomatoes, a carton of eggs or a bottle of cooking oil can consume a week’s wages.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 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
He grabbed two bowls from the cabinet, two spoons from the drawer, and the carton of milk from the refrigerator.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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 plant makes tissues, printer paper, cups, plates, cartons, and other goods, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The store would be filthy, there would be dozens of cartons and cans to stack.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
