carrying the load
Example Sentences
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However, he says that tech isn’t single-handedly carrying the load: Seven of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors are more profitable than normal.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
“He’s the best player in the world and he showed that tonight, carrying the load offensively again.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
In the first half, with Robinson carrying the load on the ground, Washington averaged just 4.4 yards per carry.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2022
But he didn’t score at all for nearly the first 8½ minutes of the second half, with Wisconsin’s lead holding steady because of other Badgers carrying the load.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
Then as they looked up they saw her coming, and with her was coming the wonderful basket carrying the load.
From A Book Written by the Spirits of the So-Called Dead by Helleberg, C. G. (Carl Gustaf)
