carry on

Example Sentences

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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

He continued to state that "Keir Starmer is doing a good job for the country" and "I want him to carry on doing that job."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

In spite of her worries, Mrs. Madison wanted the White House staff to carry on as usual.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis