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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
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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
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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
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In his first ever major five-set match at Melbourne 12 months ago, Draper vomited in a courtside bin in temperatures that were above 30 degrees.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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The red button, hidden in a wooden box and was used by Trump during his first term, was again spotted on the desk at the Oval Office after Trump was sworn in a week ago, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
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
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Cut an inch away from the trunk, and be careful not to cut the trunk itself.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Three main options were provided to the community: lights hung from wires on branches, wraparound lights placed around the trunk and extending into the branches, and the eventual choice — uplighting installed under grids or dirt areas and projected onto the tree.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 30 Jan. 2025.
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