carve

Example Sentences

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Their plan was good in theory: The Scots would carve a route across Panama and control trade between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The Schneiders, who both built their careers in publishing, believe that they can carve out a financially stable path forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Those motions build mountain ranges, carve deep ocean trenches, and fuel volcanic activity around the Pacific.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

It's a competitive field, but the company hopes to carve out a niche by offering smaller businesses a customised tool that they don't need technical know-how to implement.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“Can I carve my name on it? Just small, but so you can remember me?”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry