carrying on
Example Sentences
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She is carrying on the legacy of Philadelphia as not just a great music city, but a city rich in history and heavily influenced by those that came before them.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Who do you see as a younger musician carrying on what you guys do?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
The statement from the King attempts to draw a line between the "working royals", who are carrying on with their "duty and service" while Andrew is facing the due process of the law.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The dancing and carrying on by the secondary characters mostly feels like filler.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
She stared at the sky, carrying on conversations with no one.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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