carpet

Example Sentences

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The two leaders shook hands warmly, Trump patting Xi's hand, and exchanged a few words on the red carpet before the cameras.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A red carpet was rolled out at the bottom of the aircraft’s stairs with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng awaiting Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The carpet business was said to have been "extensively damaged" as a result of the blaze.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“There’s just a buzz that happens in the town and there is no red carpet like it in the world. The fact that the red carpet is all photographers and no interviews?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The Persian carpet suddenly filled up with a murmuring multitude of mice.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck