carry on

Example Sentences

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Floodlights were erected at the site to allow investigation teams to carry on their work overnight as tributes continue to be paid to the three crew members, whose identities have not yet been confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

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

Whenever the two of them were in the same room, it was like they didn’t know enough English to carry on a conversation.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns