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carrying-out

ADJECTIVE
performing
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carrying out


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Mr. Trump has previously spoken with admiration of President Eisenhower for his carrying-out of that blitz.

From New York Times Sep. 1, 2016

There were no immediate family ties to interfere with the carrying-out of what seemed to his friends to be rather quixotic ideas.

From The Spell by Orcutt, William Dana

We have already considered the character of the Macedonian woman--bold, fearless, ambitious, ready to resort to cruelty and to intrigue in the carrying-out of her ends.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

The government immediately issued a confidential notice to the governors of provinces, that the carrying-out of the Concordat was indefinitely postponed.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

Clausewitz lays down the principle that war is the legitimate carrying-out of state policy; the state relies upon war to execute its designs.

From The World Decision by Herrick, Robert

But a democracy also depends on making room for new voices and ensuring that those in positions of immense responsibility remain capable of carrying out the demands of the job.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

EBay said it uses "technology, AI and expert teams" to keep unsafe items off its platform, that it had removed some of the items flagged and was carrying out wider checks to remove similar items.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Holder is carrying out his sentence in California State Prison, Corcoran, and will be eligible for parole in November 2039, according to the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation database.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

It’s not hard to imagine Microsoft, which has been carrying out frequent rounds of layoffs and studio closures at Xbox, eventually following suit.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Three days prior to the most significant date of his life, Glenn went through a final simulation, carrying out a full checkout of his flight plan.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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