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be carried along



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I suspect, though, that Robbie will be carried along on the wave of “Barbie” love — and justifiably so.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 19, 2024

The Losharik is designed to fasten to its underside, so it can be carried along for servicing, transport over long distances or — as may have happened on July 1 off Norway — rescue.

From New York Times Apr. 20, 2020

So when Kenya had its first democratic election in 1992, it was easy to be carried along by enthusiasm for the new age.

From BBC Oct. 24, 2017

They are able to convey the singer from one bank of mortality to another and to offer listeners in need a promise that we will be carried along.

From Slate Jan. 30, 2017

He stopped swimming, lay with his arms and legs outstretched, face to the heavens, and let himself be carried along for a while.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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