carry on

Example Sentences

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The Crown said: "There is no longer enough evidence to allow this case to carry on."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

Although it was Harding’s first visit to the center, he already has plans to carry on Dudamel’s legacy, promising the assembled team, “You won’t be able to get rid of me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But he pulled himself together again: This was crucial, he must be like Dumbledore, keep a cool head, make sure there were backups, others to carry on.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling