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A coin gallery was carved out of unused space.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to a motorcyclist whose leg was crushed by a city firetruck, the latest eye-popping sum carved out of city coffers for alleged reckless driving by a city employee.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

He also carved out a career as a voice-over artist.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

China and Russia have also carved out economic and security ties, respectively, in Africa.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

The Product was what they had carved out of her.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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