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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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Learning to drive initially demands constant attention, but years of experience allow many people to carry on a conversation, listen to music, or think through a problem while still driving safely.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

"If God left us here, it is so we can offer comfort, carry on and keep fighting for those of us who remain," Delgado said.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

No matter how filthy a tackle might be, Deschamps instructed his players to bounce back up and carry on in silence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Some of those listeners and viewers carry on what storytellers like Miyazaki began, doing their part to beckon us to see beyond life’s troubles for a while, to find a bit more balance.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

It is harder to carry on a conversation in a dead language than you might think.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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