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carry over

[kar-ee-oh-ver] / ˈkær iˌoʊ vər /
VERB
be left
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VERB
extend to
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VERB
carry forward
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"The biggest worry was that they were going to suffocate in the smoke, but the smoke did carry over them," he said, confirming the animals had survived.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

So, people who take time to write reviews on the weekend seem to feel more socially isolated, and their negative feelings carry over to what they say about products, services or companies, the researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Early in the planning process, the museum surveyed local community members and museumgoers about which features should carry over to the new design.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

The symptoms of muscle tension dysphonia tend to carry over into laughing, singing, and changing the pitch of one’s voice.

From Slate Apr. 18, 2026

She raised her voice, hoping it would carry over the fields.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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