carrot

Example Sentences

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European leaders used a summit in Montenegro on Friday to dangle the carrot of a quicker path into the EU for Balkan countries, some of which have been waiting to join for decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

When Lampard and the club's hierarchy meet in the coming days, it makes sense that Coventry will dangle the carrot of a new contract as a show of commitment.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’d much prefer the carrot, but I’m not afraid of the stick,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There was always a carrot for him every time.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck