carrot

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It accumulated in higher concentrations throughout the plant, including the edible carrot roots, tomato fruits, and lettuce leaves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Perhaps I realized, fittingly, this is the only time of year I truly crave carrot soup.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

This expertise is a valuable diplomatic carrot in the era of climate change.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

“You were supposed to bring a carrot for the snowman’s nose,” Bess said.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene