carry on

Example Sentences

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We know her fate, but her partner, Sam Alper’s Bill, who nervously attempts to carry on with the performance in her absence, does not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

But investors will be happy to carry on loading up on stocks as long as it remains clear the AI boom is boosting listed companies’ top and bottom lines.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Speaking about why he decided to tell others about his sister's death, Bernard said: "I couldn't carry on dealing with it, so that's what I did."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Or we can carry on just like Chris has always done himself. He needs the money, the way Mother says. It’s some of the cash he depends on. Then—well—” He looked at his plate, too.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen