carry away
Example Sentences
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They disgorge numerous goods carried away on the backs of men and brought to horse-drawn carriages waiting to transport them to the city.
From Literature
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Despite their strong start to his reign, Rosenior is not getting carried away.
From Barron's
"We won't get carried away with two massive results - it's always about what's next, keeping our feet on the ground and doing the right things this week."
From Barron's
Had the other three walls of her own house been carried away?
From Literature
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He has also been around long enough to not get too carried away by the outcome of one high-profile game.
From BBC
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