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
At his home near Logan Circle, Lee keeps a 234-page synopsis of the conference proceedings, including 17 principles of environmental justice, which instructed participants “to carry back home and institute in all of our communities.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2021
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
The rain was nothing but a heavy mist by the time we set sail, armed with a shovel and canvas bags to carry back whatever we might find, even if it was only woadwaxen.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
