carton
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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
A carton serves as an end table and a lawn chair makes no apologies for itself in the living area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025
Seated, Emily gave an efficient shake of her milk carton and asked without further ado, “Do you like to study?”
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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
California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
He helped me to carry the cartons out and I opened Rocinante’s door.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
