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carton

[kahr-tn] / ˈkɑr tn /


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But according to the CPI, the average price of a carton of large Grade A eggs has fallen 48%.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The list price rose 5% to $4,193 for a carton, or one month’s supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It’s a setback for carton manufacturers and their customers, including soup- and juice-makers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

With reasonably priced additions like fresh onion and panko crumbs, Syd’s Hamburger Helper effort doesn’t taste like it came out of a carton.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

Her hands shook as she held the brown-wrapped carton creased with excessive handling.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie