carton

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Recent Examples of carton One of Lam’s greatest triumphs is a life-sized juvenile elephant made from recycled materials — toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, paper drink holders, etc, — which was proudly on display at the Palo Alto Cultural Center as part of an exhibit featuring artists with special needs. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024 Plastic spouts for cardboard milk and juice cartons were first introduced in 1990. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 The egg recall involved nearly 11,000 cartons of 24-count organic eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland Signature brand that landed on shelves in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee starting Nov. 22, according to the company's announcement posted Wednesday on the FDA website. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024 Next, an entire carton of ricotta is layered with shredded provolone cheese and Italian sausage. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carton 
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Noun
  • The five-month-old gorilla was discovered in a crate on a flight from Nigeria and was destined for Bangkok, Thailand.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
  • After the match, Rhodes and Owens brawled on a production crate, leading to Rhodes spearing Owens through a table.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Windsor, part of the state’s Fourth Congressional District, is situated on Colorado’s agricultural northern plains, and the bar was housed in a massive metal grain bin.
    Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
  • After a day or two, dispose of the newspaper in a closed garbage bin or burn it.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Alongside this—and as the tweet directly above mentioned—there’s also the metaphorical impact of the event: characters appearing in a glass box to promote a show about privacy.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This decorative wooden box will discreetly hide those unsightly items that ultimately end up on my coffee table.
    Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Cut an inch away from the trunk, and be careful not to cut the trunk itself.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Those trunks carry jerseys, helmets, toiletries, winter gear and ... candy.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Diversions normally occur during serious medical issues such as cardiac arrest, chest pain, obstetric or gynecologic issues or possible strokes.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Before the trip home, the former president was memorialized at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday morning before Special Air Mission 39 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland took his casket on its final journey.
    Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Kent Nishimura | Afp | Getty Images The casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrives inside Washington National Cathedral for his state funeral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There's even a sloping slate roof above the lockers and artificial lead guttering above that.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt sits in front of his locker, smiling and laughing through the final grind of a demanding season.
    Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Newcomers to the sequel cast include Bad Bunny (shown as a caddy in the teaser), Margaret Qualley, Scott Mescudi (a.k.a. rapper Kid Cudi), Benny Safdie, and Nick Swardson.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Scheffler, his caddy Ted Scott, and their families, stayed on site at the club.
    Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

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“Carton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carton. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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