carried

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But maybe that’s partly because it’s harder now to experience these ideas with the same innocence they carried in 1977 or 1982.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Tijerina responded that if the motion carried, it would only start the negotiation process, before noting how unusual it was to re-rank proposals for a contract like this.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

This chafes against the restraint demanded by his current role, which has historically been carried out in humbler fashion.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Following reports of a potential breach, the council said officers carried out an investigation and served an enforcement notice on 19 February 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“What do you think?” he asked, holding his hands out as the platform carried him in a slow spin for the class.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin