carrying

Example Sentences

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The remarks came after days of heightened hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides carrying out limited attacks while trying to keep their military actions measured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

A neighbor told the New York Post they had seen him earlier Saturday carrying groceries home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Today’s graduates face education costs that consume years of earnings while carrying debt their grandparents never imagined.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Small groups of demonstrators, who were waving Kenyan flags, carrying placards and holding a coffin with the word "Ebola" written on the side, were demanding the plan be reversed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

We turned to see that it was carrying something large and rocket shaped.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin