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on the carpet

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: before an authority for censure or reproof
got called on the carpet by his boss

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Cruz, wearing a ravishing red dress, collected flowers from fans and posed for selfies on the carpet beforehand. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 Until then, see who to expect on the carpet based on the list of Emmy nominees. — Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The mother-son duo was joined on the carpet by Barrett and his daughter Margot. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 From automotive grease stains to juice spills on the carpet, makeup stains, pet stains, or even as a laundry pre-spotter, Stingray Spot Remover gets the job done. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the carpet

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“On the carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20carpet. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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