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But for the most part, the tension was at least somewhat manageable, and both carried on in their own spheres.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Colleagues of Steers carried on her mission, including an effort to raise $10 million to buy land near the eagles’ nest that was slated for development.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The patient was then safely transferred onto the plane, known as Snowbird 1, which carried on to Christchurch in New Zealand, where the patient was treated.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich called for unity as demonstrations carried on outdoors, inviting participants in the ceremony to read out together the names and occupations of Jews murdered in Jedwabne.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

They began to whisper kinder and more hopeful words about the king, and those words traveled with him as he carried on his tour.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin



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