carry on

Example Sentences

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As he hauled his carry-on to his gate, Scott, then 79, found he had to take several breaks.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

There are sometimes bargains to be had when it comes to carry-on bag charges, says Laura Anne Sargeant, who documents her holidays online under the name Travelling Page Turner.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

So, what’s a traveler who’s stymied by the fact that they don’t qualify for those higher tiers and may miss out on getting that coveted bin space for their carry-on to do?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

What’s in the carry-on: Hand sanitizer and hoodies are musts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“I don’t know if anyone’s still hungry, but I have like three-quarters of a box of Chips Ahoy! still sitting in my carry-on bag. Just putting that out there.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli