carrying on
Example Sentences
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"It's really important because even if people are working and carrying on with daily life, I know everyone is still traumatised," said the 40-year-old woman.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Who do you see as a younger musician carrying on what you guys do?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
What’s the point of carrying on if your day’s been reduced to nothing but consumer choices made via smartphone?
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
"I feel like some are still carrying on despite everything, like me. I was in the salon when a loud explosion went off, and no-one even flinched," she says.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Their argument had been carrying on for days, until the house was too preoccupied with the influx of new people into its rooms to pay attention.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
