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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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"But the specialists are happy for me to carry on for now."

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

"In the same context, he would consider which of his children has the greatest potential to carry on his legacy and further develop his achievements," Lim said.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

We owe it to Parton to carry on that indomitable spirit, even if, in the end, we’re all just travelin’ thru.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

"We will not be intimidated. We'll carry on living and we'll keep on protecting our lovely neighbourhood."

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

At the end of April Theo reports to Wil that he and Vincent have “made peace because it served no good to carry on in that way.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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