carry back
Example Sentences
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At the time, the company said it planned to carry back the capital losses from the sale against previous capital gains, which could generate a tax benefit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It was the kind of conversation they’d carry back to their living room.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2020
Saul will now hope his scoring run with Spain will carry back over to Atletico when it hosts Eibar on Saturday.
From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2018
They towed a homemade wooden platform to carry back their presumed prize.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2015
Emma shoos the boys off the chairs, which I carry back to the table.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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