carried on

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Shares carried on dropping after CEO Hock Tan said on an earnings call that major custom-chip client Google was likely diversify its supply chain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Those games primarily come out of the regional Sunday afternoon games carried on Fox and CBS.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Chubb said Tiger had to be carried on walks initially as she had never been on grass.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Ruhi Cenet was surprised when cruise-ship life carried on as usual aboard the MV Hondius, even after the captain announced the first passenger's death.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

My father carried on his shoulders the large blue-tin trunk which later I learned contained all of Ultima’s earthly possessions, the black dresses and shawls she wore, and the magic of her sweet smelling herbs.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya