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"Perhaps it is similar to the time when the lead human at a formal meal would carve up the roast," he told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

While the season showcased Simpson’s ability to carve up defenses, there was widespread hesitation about using a premium pick on him because of his lack of experience.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

The Scottish boundary commissioners ran through a series of consultations to try to carve up the map into suitably-sized chunks, while remaining sensitive to existing communities.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2024

As they spit out vast amounts of radiation, they carve up their environment much like, well, a chicken.

From Science Daily Dec. 21, 2023

Supreme Court ordered Duke to carve up his tobacco octopus, but the resourceful businessman had already diversified into textiles and electric power generation.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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