carve out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Suzanne: Gap is trying to carve out a niche in this crowded market by sticking with what it’s known for, such as jeans and hoodies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Iceland's government intends to carve out a "special arrangement" to protect fishing and agriculture, and the finance minister says they are confident of getting "some exemptions".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
As long as you keep in touch with your family and friends, you can carve out a small town anywhere.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The twentieth century put enormous pressure on classical composers to carve out a new role for themselves.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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