carrot

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It accumulated in higher concentrations throughout the plant, including the edible carrot roots, tomato fruits, and lettuce leaves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

A grate of orange zest — carrot and citrus are conspirators this time of year.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

This expertise is a valuable diplomatic carrot in the era of climate change.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

As I munched on a carrot, I heard a couple of girls enter the bathroom.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling