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carry forward

VERB
apply to next page, column, period, etc.
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Another multiyear situation to manage is any losses that can carry forward, like rental losses or capital losses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

"We want to carry forward a process of normalisation with Azerbaijan," the source said, adding: "Among the disagreements between our two countries is the fate of Martin Ryan."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

For those of us defending free speech, it is a legacy we carry forward with gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

And that seems to be what those behind Sundance most want to uphold and carry forward: a commitment to providing a spotlight for new voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

More than anything, I hoped this was what they’d carry forward into the future—the ease, the sense of community, the encouragement to speak and be heard.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama