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

There are sometimes bargains to be had when it comes to carry-on bag charges, says Laura Anne Sargeant, who documents her holidays online under the name Travelling Page Turner.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

I set my mother’s carry-on down on the floor.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi