carve

Example Sentences

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Mulling the evolution of global trade, Lula criticised moves away from free trade towards protectionism by some powers, without mentioning any by name, just as emerging economies seek to carve out their own role.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The carve out, known as Section 230, comes from a 30-year-old law and is only 26 words long, yet it is considered the foundation of how the modern internet functions.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Feldman suspects the outperformance comes because such deals essentially carve out an unloved unit from a bigger company and matches it with a focused partner that can better extract value through greater scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Mary says the intent was “to give them an opportunity to move and carve their own path … We wanted them to find their passions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

She only hesitated a moment before she took the knife and began to carve.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee