carried
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Carried over into the real world, where friction is everywhere, theories often fade or fail in practice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Carried initially by Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis and then jointly with Italian cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo, the relay began the countdown to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, which will open on February 6.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
Carried hand to hand from one person to another, poured from vessel to vessel, the ingredients’ essence is maintained and protected, avoiding the contamination and abstraction of the super-processed supermarket product.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025
—Cornell Hatcher, Corona Centennial: Carried the ball 45 times for 221 yards and five touchdowns in loss to St. John Bosco.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Carried away by Fflewddur’s enthusiasm, Taran seized his sword.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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