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He was helped to his feet by rescuers, and later carried on the backs of the emergency workers, raising his hand as they took him towards a helicopter.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Intermodal containers and trailers carried on U.S. railroads in the week ended Aug. 22, up 5% from a year earlier, according to the Association of American Railroads.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

When Hill died in 2021, the group carried on performing with Elwood Francis as its bassist.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

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

He was carried on his charpoy to an empty place in one of the fields to be cremated.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan



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