carry on
Example Sentences
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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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