carry on

Example Sentences

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I want to carry on writing, but I don’t necessarily want to write under the sorts of pressure I’ve put myself under with this book, especially.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"I'd love to carry on but it all depends on your health. I spend three to four hours a day looking after them."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

You should still be able to speak in short sentences, but you should not be able to sing or carry on a continuous conversation comfortably.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"I think there’s now a responsibility on the cabinet to talk to Keir and to recognise, as they obviously are picking up on the doorstep, that this can’t carry on forever," he told BBC Radio.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

"I'll use your teachings and carry on as you would," he whispered.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat