carry away
Example Sentences
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That gentle motion appears to help cerebrospinal fluid move across the brain, which may carry away waste that can interfere with normal brain function.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
D’Arcy got an exclusive, 60-year concession to “exploit, develop, render suitable for trade, carry away and sell” Iran’s vast southern oil fields.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
When they were done, the New York Herald reported, they left a mess of tools and goods they couldn’t carry away.
From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023
Cracks in aging and poorly maintained pipes are being inundated, leaving plumbing unable to carry away stormwater and waste.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023
A foot of rushing water can carry away a car.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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