carve up
Britishverb
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to cut (something) into pieces
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to divide or dismember (a country, land, etc)
noun
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informal an act or instance of dishonestly prearranging the result of a competition
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slang the distribution of something, as of booty
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"Perhaps it is similar to the time when the lead human at a formal meal would carve up the roast," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
While the season showcased Simpson’s ability to carve up defenses, there was widespread hesitation about using a premium pick on him because of his lack of experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Mr Ross had opposed the "carve up" of the Moray constituency.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2024
These are just two different ways to carve up the year.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
He sat down to carve up the buffalo and roast the meat.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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