carry on

Example Sentences

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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

"We wanted to prove to the world that Liverpool could carry on without the amazing manager Klopp," said Robertson.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

You should still be able to speak in short sentences, but you should not be able to sing or carry on a continuous conversation comfortably.

From Science Daily • May 16, 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