carbon copy
Example Sentences
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His deep 3-pointer in overtime was a carbon copy of a shot Stephen Curry had once nailed in Oklahoma City to beat the Thunder—except that Wembanyama is over a foot taller than Curry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
It was almost a carbon copy of Torres' first goal for Liverpool, against Chelsea in 2007.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
Crisp’s team built a carbon copy of the original satellite, and it was launched successfully on July 2, 2014.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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
Normally, in important tournaments, a score sheet is backed up with a carbon copy, the original going to the tournament organizers or referee for safekeeping should there be a subsequent dispute of any kind.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
