carton

Example Sentences

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Reports on abysmally low rates of recycling for milk cartons and polystyrene have been widely shared and known.

From Los Angeles Times

As I pick up the coins, I swipe a book of matches from the carton on the counter.

From Literature

California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.

From Los Angeles Times

Restaurant supply stores and depots are treasure troves for the kinds of paper goods you see at bakeries and farmers’ markets: granola bags, pastry pouches, cookie boxes, cake cartons.

From Salon

I get that affordability is the message, and as someone who bought both a steak and a carton of milk this week, I understand just how powerful that issue is.

From Los Angeles Times