carry on

Example Sentences

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We know her fate, but her partner, Sam Alper’s Bill, who nervously attempts to carry on with the performance in her absence, does not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“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

He continued to state that "Keir Starmer is doing a good job for the country" and "I want him to carry on doing that job."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“I certainly wouldn’t have let one of mine yell and carry on like that.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt