carry on

Example Sentences

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Soon after the carry-on incident, Scott saw an advert for an experimental gene therapy from a biotech startup called Minicircle and quickly signed up.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

It said the wording on the website was meant to inform customers that £5.99 was the starting point for adding carry-on bags and it was an accurate price on several routes.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

So, what’s a traveler who’s stymied by the fact that they don’t qualify for those higher tiers and may miss out on getting that coveted bin space for their carry-on to do?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

“Man, I’m hungry,” he said without preamble, and let me take his carry-on bag, which instantly jerked my arm to the floor.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson