carry on

Example Sentences

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And as Japanese pitchers migrate to the majors in droves, they bring along the splitter like a piece of carry-on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As he hauled his carry-on to his gate, Scott, then 79, found he had to take several breaks.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

When booking a flight, Ewen says to look not just at ticket prices but at the all-in cost of the flight, including a carry-on or checked bag.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Gathering their carry-on luggage, they trudged off the plane with the rest of the weary travelers.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir