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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