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
Floodlights were erected at the site to allow investigation teams to carry on their work overnight as tributes continue to be paid to the three crew members, whose identities have not yet been confirmed.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In spite of her worries, Mrs. Madison wanted the White House staff to carry on as usual.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
