carve out
Britishverb
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Beckstrom had carved out a professional life for herself in a place where that can be difficult.
“This was uncharted territory in which I could carve out my own niche,” he said.
“So carving out alone time during the holidays is important, giving you space to relax and recharge before the next celebration.”
From Salon
It also set off a spending race among all the big tech companies seeking to carve out their own place in generative AI.
His musical importance is rooted in his foresight, helping to foster a music style that both carved out a new identity for Jamaican musicians and embraced the island’s African heritage.
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