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carry forward

VERB
apply to next page, column, period, etc.
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The excess can carry forward for five years.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Similarly, the group Our Revolution, which was founded as a way to carry forward the grassroots organizing behind Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, has thrown its organizing capacity behind Jackson’s candidacy.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

“It’s a community brought together to hear a story well told, which allows them to create a life memory they get to carry forward for years and years.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Xi said at the time that he would work with To Lam to "carry forward the traditional friendship" between the two socialist neighbours.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

More than anything, I hoped this was what they’d carry forward into the future—the ease, the sense of community, the encouragement to speak and be heard.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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