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carry on

[kar-ee-on, -awn] / ˈkær iˌɒn, -ˌɔn /






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“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

"But what is more, when they got those sentences, to carry on campaigning to secure justice."

From BBC • May 30, 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

I tried to carry on as if family friends came dressed straight from the Grand Ole Opry stage every day.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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