carry on
Example Sentences
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Learning to drive initially demands constant attention, but years of experience allow many people to carry on a conversation, listen to music, or think through a problem while still driving safely.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
But Djokovic, for now, wants to carry on.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some of those listeners and viewers carry on what storytellers like Miyazaki began, doing their part to beckon us to see beyond life’s troubles for a while, to find a bit more balance.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
“That process will carry on throughout the rest of the summer, if not into the end of this year,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
I miss telling her about what I’m reading, what I’m thinking, asking her about work, listening to her carry on about Aunt Joan and whatever drama she’s gotten into.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
