carry on

Example Sentences

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“I believe God gave us this gift to help other people, to give back to others. I want to make it easier for them to carry on the gift of giving to their grandchildren.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Barron’s argued last week that chip stocks’ stellar gains wouldn’t last much longer—but the sector’s highest-quality names will carry on beating the market.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

All the wonder I experienced notwithstanding, I wouldn’t want that aspect of the journey to carry on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I want to carry on writing, but I don’t necessarily want to write under the sorts of pressure I’ve put myself under with this book, especially.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

We’re being stared at on all sides as we carry on.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness