carries
Example Sentences
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That word, however, no longer carries its traditional meaning of the fabulously rich and politically well-connected.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Conversations between the two often brimmed with lessons on life, which Honda carries close to heart.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Joblessness in your 20s reduces lifetime earnings, narrows your prospects, carries mental-health risks and weakens your sense of purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The hearing carries no legal authority, but was planned with the intention of keeping the Epstein case in the spotlight.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He leans against Jacob, who carries the Torah for him, while Isaac gently pulls Mother along on the donkey.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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