carve
verb (used with object)
to cut (a solid material) so as to form something.
is carving
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present progressiveof carve (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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On a Sedona trail, I met a singer who is carving his own path in the music industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
On its weekly chart it is carving out a nice double bottom base, and March has broken above a short four month downtrend on the ratio chart versus the OIH.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
This hip-hop country star is carving out his own path in a notoriously difficult country music scene.
From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025
Faith-based movies have long been a staple for conservative audiences, but the Daily Wire is carving out a different niche.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
He is carving initials into the top of the chest.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
