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carry over

[kar-ee-oh-ver] / ˈkær iˌoʊ vər /
VERB
be left
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VERB
extend to
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VERB
carry forward
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U.S. stocks hit some turbulence in June, and that seemed to carry over into early July, as a powerful momentum trade centered on semiconductor stocks hit a speed bump.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

So, people who take time to write reviews on the weekend seem to feel more socially isolated, and their negative feelings carry over to what they say about products, services or companies, the researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Early in the planning process, the museum surveyed local community members and museumgoers about which features should carry over to the new design.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

They should not, however, be expected to carry over this nuanced perception of racism in other settings.

From Slate May 28, 2026

She raised her voice, hoping it would carry over the fields.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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