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Recent Examples of carton
In 1964, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on the health risks of smoking, which ultimately led to a health warning label on cigarette cartons and many other anti-smoking measures.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Nelson was a top-15 prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, and his arrival in Boise in January was considered a minor coup for the Broncos, a five-star talent joining a Group of 5 roster with a full carton of eligibility remaining.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Raley’s is limiting purchases to one carton per customer at all locations.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Nelson was a top-15 prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, and his arrival in Boise in January was considered a minor coup for the Broncos, a five-star talent joining a Group of 5 roster with a full carton of eligibility remaining.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Raley’s is limiting purchases to one carton per customer at all locations.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carton
Noun
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The Red Cross handed out food and water while the county’s animal services department arrived with crates and blankets.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Within days of the first flames, the shelter — which was overwhelmed by donations of food bowls, blankets and large crates from grateful residents — was packed to the rafters with animals.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The more important figure is the capacity of the ice basket, bin, or drawer.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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Or, shop large, clear storage bins to get closets and garages in tip-top shape.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each box includes whole leaf teas harvested from tea estates around the world.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like Quentin Tarantino placing the camera in the trunks of cars and Michael Bay's 360-degree slow motion pan.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s also carbon fiber wheel arc extensions added to protect bystanders and minimize debris damage, a roof rack for emergency supplies, and a drone kit included in the trunk.—
Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Standing or sitting, put the palms of your hands together in front of your chest, at chest height, as if praying.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms and safety measures Common symptoms of active TB include coughing, chest pains, fever, fatigue and coughing up blood or phlegm.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Easton had his wife’s body placed in an open casket.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The show struggles a bit in places to credibly evoke the relative innocence (or quiet oppression) of the 1970s and there are some moments of cluttered staging that just don’t work; as one example, a big gag involving kids hiding in a coffin kinda needs a casket to work.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Create a Cleaning Caddy Here’s how to store cleaning supplies without worrying about spills or drips ruining a nice basket: Nestle a plastic caddy with a handle inside the basket.—
Kelly Roberson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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All of the carts are electric, and otherwise the place promotes walking and its caddy program.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
24 Nov. 2024
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“Carton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carton. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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