carrot
Example Sentences
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“They have used carrot and stick, but I think mostly carrot, to persuade the Syrians that they can serve a useful function for them and they have something to gain from each other.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Cakes and desserts are a big inspiration for his team, and they're proud of a new hot cross bun inspired by carrot cake.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
The only problem is that the carrot dumping became a weekly event, and it’s really not funny anymore.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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