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carp

[kahrp] / kɑrp /


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Carp says he has put up around 35 signs since starting his campaign in August.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

Carp are voracious eaters — adult bigheads and silvers can consume up to 40% of their body weight in a day — and easily out-compete native species, wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

In the capital, incumbent mayor Ion Ceban said on Monday he had defeated Lilian Carp of PAS, narrowly avoiding a run-off with 50.62% of the vote, according to preliminary results.

From Reuters • Nov. 6, 2023

Bauer, scattered seven hits in seven innings, allowed one run, struck out nine and threw 98 pitches in a 4-1 victory against the Hiroshima Carp before 33,202, which the team said was a record.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

Carp floated belly up onto the beach, and the doctors at Mercy knew, but did not announce, that ear infections were a certainty for those who swam in those waters.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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