Example Sentences

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Patz was the first missing child to be featured on milk cartons as part of a nationwide search.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

At the site of the strike, items from the shop such as cartons of yoghurt and bottles of fizzy drinks were buried among the debris, along with household items including children's clothes and toys.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Restaurant supply stores and depots are treasure troves for the kinds of paper goods you see at bakeries and farmers’ markets: granola bags, pastry pouches, cookie boxes, cake cartons.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

There are cartons of ladybugs for sale on the counter and I decide to buy one.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan