carve
Example Sentences
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I really wanted to carve out time to be there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
These employees say they’re more productive when they carve their day into short chunks of work, with intentional breaks for family and personal time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Aqave drinks are unlikely to replace whisky, India's favourite spirit, he says, but they could carve out a market.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It takes great courage to look into the past with clear eyes, especially when what you’ll see is bound to remain hazy, forcing you to squint and carve out whatever truth you can from it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
I never thought I’d have feelings for anyone after Jesse, and I wanted to carve them out of my brain.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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