carrot

Example Sentences

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European leaders used a summit in Montenegro on Friday to dangle the carrot of a quicker path into the EU for Balkan countries, some of which have been waiting to join for decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Me and my daughter, we made ours last night," says Hilary Lindgren, 54, wearing an eye-catching head-to-toe outfit, with a carrot cake in hand.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I’d much prefer the carrot, but I’m not afraid of the stick,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Together Mr. Jeet and Laney worked on “COME,” rewarding Paganini with one small piece of carrot every time he successfully completed the command.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser