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carry forward

VERB
apply to next page, column, period, etc.
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carry over
WEAK
extend postpone push off

Example Sentences

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"The candidates I support are those whom I believe will carry forward the spirit of our movement," said Ban, who worked to encourage young people to vote.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

For those of us defending free speech, it is a legacy we carry forward with gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

And later this month, investors will turn to the “January barometer,” another indicator built around the idea that market strength or weakness early in the year can carry forward.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 3, 2026

And that seems to be what those behind Sundance most want to uphold and carry forward: a commitment to providing a spotlight for new voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

This was the message we needed to carry forward.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama