be carried

Example Sentences

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If the U.S. is to go deep in this World Cup, it will be carried there on Pulisic’s narrow shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

They don’t want this to be carried out to its fruition.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

AI enables traditional cyberattacks to be carried out at greater scale and speed, and networks need to be hardened to address the threat.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Even if there was a formula for calculating the value of a departing member’s interest, such provisions must be carried out fairly and in good faith.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“Now,” said John, lifting Robin aloft, “thou’lt be carried on my shoulder—so. For thou’rt the hero of this victory,” and together they went down the long stretches of ladder and stair to the ground.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli