carve

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples on the Web To find yourself outside the narrow space that Rooney has carved out for her protagonists by virtue of your biography or identity is not unique. Emma Specter, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Luna, a Donald Trump ally and member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, was elected in 2022, just after the DeSantis administration redrew District 13 to carve out the liberal enclave of St. Petersburg. Yacob Reyes, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024 Despite the hurdles stacked against her, Angelica Lozano-Romines (Mexican, Choctaw, Mississippi Choctaw) has carved out a career and passion in helping uplift more Latin and Native women in technology. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 22 Sep. 2024 Watch the video above to learn how to choose the perfect pumpkin for carving. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carve 

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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