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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

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

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

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended sticking to her rules arguing they provide stability to the economy and gave "government bondholders the confidence to carry on buying those bonds".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

We carry on up Tam and Hildy’s private little path, Tam chattering away, making enough Noise for a whole town.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness




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