carve out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
The military is trying to carve out a buffer zone inside Lebanon deep enough to put border communities beyond the militants’ reach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"It's long enough to meaningfully shift anxiety levels, but not so long that listeners need to carve out a large block of time."
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
"A soulmate is just simply found. It's already pre‑made. But a one and only is something two people carve out together over years of adapting, apologising, and occasionally gritting their teeth," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
In this view, Americans care less about emulating the top tier than about simply having a fair share of the bounty and a chance to carve out a place for themselves in society.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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