carving

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The titular “hare with the amber eyes” in Edmund de Waal’s memoir is a netsuke, a tiny Japanese carving intended as a fastener for use with a kimono.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There was an open bar, a roast beef carving station and trays of appetizers passed around a restaurant located on a Dallas Cowboys themed golf course.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

By the time you're heading for your kip on Saturday night, a drastic influx of people might be inclined to give the green light to carving Hearts' name on the Scottish Premiership trophy.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Newcastle were carving open the creaky Qarabag defence at will and their barrage brought a third goal in the 32nd minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

He put down the gleaming chisel and picked up his carving.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker