carve out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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And then there’s the world that “60 Minutes” has managed to carve out for itself over nearly six decades, one that combines outstanding journalism and massive numbers.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
If the company can keep to its schedule, it could carve out a “healthy share” of the direct-to-device market, Yu said.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Wu, who uses a translator in his news conferences, shared a bed with his father in a windowless flat in the Steel City as he tried to carve out a career in professional snooker.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Ross serenely demonstrated how to carve out serenity and beauty for ourselves, one canvas at a time.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
I want to carve out a slice of happiness just for a moment so that I don’t die in this place.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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