* Literal Meaning: The sculptor carefully carved the intricate details into the marble statue.
* Figurative Meaning: She carved out time in her busy schedule to spend with her family.
* Figurative Meaning: The hikers carved a path through the dense forest.
* Figurative Meaning: The new CEO is determined to carve a new niche for the company in the market.
* Figurative Meaning: The artist carved a haunting image into the viewer's memory.
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