carve
Example Sentences
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It takes great courage to look into the past with clear eyes, especially when what you’ll see is bound to remain hazy, forcing you to squint and carve out whatever truth you can from it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Even under a beaming sun, the ruins, aproned by the graveyard of the nearby Norman church of St. Mary’s, carve a formidable black silhouette against the sky.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
There should be enough room for other companies to carve out and maintain profitable niches.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
If the company can keep to its schedule, it could carve out a “healthy share” of the direct-to-device market, Yu said.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
“I bet you’re not worried about where you come from, and nobody’s looking to carve you up and put you under a microscope.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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