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get carried away



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“Sometimes I get carried away, my wife says,” Woods said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The 44-year-old is a relaxed individual - the epitome of someone who does not get carried away by success or overly despondent by failure.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Underlying demand remains muted, and investors should not get carried away with 2026 earnings recovery,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

"We need to continue like this but not get carried away and keep our feet on the ground."

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

I’d let myself get carried away with the last person I ever wanted to like.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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