carbon copy
Example Sentences
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At one point, Judge Friedrich instructed the US government to get hold of the original handwritten document and the carbon copy, only to be told the authorities in Tripoli couldn't find them.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Many analysts I spoke to said John Ternus is a Cook carbon copy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
That’s not to say he’s a carbon copy of the Chiefs star.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
Rhyse Martin's excellent kick from the touchline gave the hosts the lead they craved, and after Burgess' third try of the night, a carbon copy of his second, it looked like the win was secure.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
Alex slid the window open and hoisted himself into the second office, which was in many ways a carbon copy of the first.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
