carbon copy

Example Sentences

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That’s not to say he’s a carbon copy of the Chiefs star.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

It’s an offense that Grubb reiterated Monday may not be a carbon copy of UW’s pass-heavy attack the past two seasons, instead tweaked to emphasize the Seahawks’ personnel.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

They could be found in other common products including carbon copy paper, caulking and paint.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

It will be its own unique and largely unprecedented venture, not a carbon copy.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

“Yeah. Just look at Maddy. She’s turned into a carbon copy of Sweet Stephanie, and it’s enough to make me puke. She’s a carbon cupcake.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan