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carton

[kahr-tn] / ˈkɑr tn /


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But Smith said: "Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection."

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

In December, Cincinnati Customs and Border Protection officers identified a master carton scheme from a Chinese shipper.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Instead, Luke loads up on protein — including nearly a carton of eggs to himself every morning for breakfast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Sipping a juice out of a carton -- his one indulgence for the game -- he came to the cafe after spending 20 hours without power at home.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

I take the carton, sit down in my usual seat, and look across the table at the one where Gram always sat.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

The five-term senator said the categories of products receiving exemptions include corrugated paper cartons, plastic boxes, plastic bags, refrigeration and freezing equipment, packing and wrapping machinery, and seaweed and algae products.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

Finn saw cartons of Campbell’s soup and ramen noodles, and bundles of water bottles and peanut butter jars.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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