carven

Example Sentences

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Never thought I would see United States Senators acting like such carven lapdogs.

From New York Times

Still, for all its carven glyphs, Egypt cannot claim to have passed down its dreams, memories and hopes for the future.

From The Verge

It is God's will that stones should be laid truly and carven well, and aptly described.

From Project Gutenberg

In their blind ignorance they did not know that chiseled alabaster, wrought doors and windows, and carven cloisters, represented the hidden gold they were seeking.

From Project Gutenberg

The Man was on the point of going to the rescue, but the coach having reached the old carven cross that marks the summit, a sudden and vivifying change came over our manner of progress.

From Project Gutenberg