carries

Example Sentences

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That word, however, no longer carries its traditional meaning of the fabulously rich and politically well-connected.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Since most smallholders do not hold titles to their land, they cannot access bank finance, which also carries interest rates at more than double the 15 percent offered by contractors, according to industry insiders.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Johnston carries the film and the emotional core, but Navarrette delivers the kind of instantly classic horror turn that will surely traumatize Gen Z for years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Joblessness in your 20s reduces lifetime earnings, narrows your prospects, carries mental-health risks and weakens your sense of purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The air carries the salty tinge of the ocean.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern