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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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"I've been sick, I've been short of breath, I've had a cough too, but because I must provide care... I just carry on," the 28-year-old told AFP on Thursday at a public clinic.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

I’ve seen Tanden get into a headline-making spat with progressive blogger Matt Bruenig; I’ve even watched her carry on a one-sided vendetta against Susan Sarandon.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

It’s a song about weariness, the difficulty of facing the day, wondering if life means anything and mustering just enough hope to carry on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

According to the researchers, moderate to vigorous activity involves breathing harder than usual while still being able to carry on a conversation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

We’re being stared at on all sides as we carry on.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness


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