carrot
Example Sentences
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But Watkins is hoping for a strong finish to the season with the carrot of making the England squad for next year's World Cup.
From Barron's
Mandy Carter, also from Reddish, told BBC Radio Manchester: "Each week is different, so it could be potatoes, onions, tomatoes and carrots to help make things like soup."
From BBC
Privately, he dangled a carrot: Belarus, he suggested, could buy more Boeing aircraft.
Pickled vegetables add a bright, briny snap to otherwise familiar dishes: carrots and jicama, scallions or classic cucumbers become unexpected stars.
From Salon
The price of root vegetables has remained firmly planted - with no change to the cost of carrots - and potatoes and parsnips just a penny cheaper than last year.
From BBC
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