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get carried away



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England's performance had its flaws and it is too soon to get carried away – but future opponents will have viewed their attacking display with some trepidation.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

However, the AI tended to get carried away, for instance referencing my toddler in every insight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

"We won't get carried away with two massive results - it's always about what's next, keeping our feet on the ground and doing the right things this week."

From Barron's Jan. 25, 2026

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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