as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Lenny Pearce of Australia has carved out a niche for himself in the children’s entertainment space: toddler techno.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Jeff Berding, past chair of the Visit Cincy tourism board, said other cities in red states have managed to carve out a different cultural identity and there’s no reason Cincinnati can’t do the same.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
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That means carving out time for meaningful experiences, even amid a full calendar.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Lenny Pearce of Australia has carved out a niche for himself in the children’s entertainment space: toddler techno.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Jeff Berding, past chair of the Visit Cincy tourism board, said other cities in red states have managed to carve out a different cultural identity and there’s no reason Cincinnati can’t do the same.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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