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Recent Examples of cartons
The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
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Greta Cross,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
In a bit that must have taken quite a bit of rehearsal, the milk cartons danced in unison to the song until a larger milk carton appeared above the stage that dumped a sheet of milk onto them, freeing the dancers from the containers.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Jan. 2026
Greta Cross,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
In a bit that must have taken quite a bit of rehearsal, the milk cartons danced in unison to the song until a larger milk carton appeared above the stage that dumped a sheet of milk onto them, freeing the dancers from the containers.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartons
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The witness believed the crates contained gold, though their contents could not be confirmed.
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The trailer was loaded with crates containing approximately 2,000 pounds of Pink Moon Peaches valued at $8,500, the sheriff's office said.
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Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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The maison snatched up Orlebar Brown, a British luxury resort-wear brand known for its swim trunks, back in 2018.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens.
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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Branwell’s coffin was carried from the house and placed next to the other family caskets.
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The Associated Press and USA Today reported that the churchgoers honored the children by wearing pink, purple and blue, visiting their white caskets with photos of each of the children — some alongside their favorite Disney characters — as well as praying and singing as a group.
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“Cartons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartons. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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