carve
Example Sentences
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Alcaraz immediately carved out an opportunity to hit straight back in the next game, but Royer managed to consolidate his break.
From Barron's
Newcastle were carving open the creaky Qarabag defence at will and their barrage brought a third goal in the 32nd minute.
From Barron's
Technically, the stock has carved out a cup with handle formation with a pivot at $16.44, with the base beginning with a bearish shooting star on August 27.
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Those motions build mountain ranges, carve deep ocean trenches, and fuel volcanic activity around the Pacific.
From Science Daily
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
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