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Examples of carol in a Sentence
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2023
As well as highlighting the Shaping Us campaign, Kate used the third annual carol concert to pay tribute to professionals in the sector, and many were invited to the big event at Westminster Abbey.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
Carey’s 1994 carol reigns with 22 million streams (up 57%), 15.6 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 105%) and 3,000 sold (up 70%) in the United States Nov. 17-23, according to Luminate.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2023
Olivia had an opportunity to show off her vocal talents by performing a carol, along with the Bexley Music Primary Choir, as part of King Charles' Christmas broadcast.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
There were no parades, no carols, no Christmas trees.
—Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
There will be congregational carol singing during the intermezzi between scenes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023
Her 1994 carol dominates holiday music like nothing else.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2023
Way too much twang for my taste in both the sacred and secular carols.
—Luis Melgar, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2023
The fireside is blazing bright, and Kelly Clarkson is caroling through the night!
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2023
While giving a tour of the farm hours before caroling, Mr. Vinson described the precautions taken at Churchtown Dairy, including regular testing and treating the cows’ udders with an iodine solution.
—Arielle Gordon Alexandra Genova, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
The festival will feature caroling by various community groups.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023
Community caroling groups will sing holiday favorite songs to entertain visitors between the 6 and 7 p.m. light shows.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
This 2005 cult classic has a Christmas-y vibe and features quintessential festive activities like parties, caroling and decorating without hitting us over the head with holiday cheer.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
Nightly caroling at Willard InterContinental Now in its 22nd year, Willard InterContinental’s caroling program plays host to dozens of performers nightly through most of December.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
City of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Carols at Old Town Square
The Christmas tree in Fairfax’s Old Town Square is lit during an afternoon of activities, including caroling, photos with Santa, a holiday market, s’mores, and arts and crafts for children.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Noun
Middle English carole, from Anglo-French, modification of Late Latin choraula choral song, from Latin, choral accompanist, from Greek choraulēs, from choros chorus + aulein to play a reed instrument, from aulos, a reed instrument — more at alveolus
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
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