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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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But investors will be happy to carry on loading up on stocks as long as it remains clear the AI boom is boosting listed companies’ top and bottom lines.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Although it was Harding’s first visit to the center, he already has plans to carry on Dudamel’s legacy, promising the assembled team, “You won’t be able to get rid of me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I want to carry on writing, but I don’t necessarily want to write under the sorts of pressure I’ve put myself under with this book, especially.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Hull can only carry on as though everything is normal.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Yeah. I’m just taking a breather. You guys carry on; just ignore me.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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