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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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We know her fate, but her partner, Sam Alper’s Bill, who nervously attempts to carry on with the performance in her absence, does not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I believe God gave us this gift to help other people, to give back to others. I want to make it easier for them to carry on the gift of giving to their grandchildren.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Americans carry, on average, about $6,500 to $6,700 in credit-card debt, according to credit-reporting agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Don’t carry on so,” he says gruffly, and hacks away.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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