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as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
all of the television networks will carry the president's speech
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity
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Recent Examples of carry
Do employees help shape strategy—or only carry it out?
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The three charges carry a maximum sentence of 118 months.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when there are stud prospects expected to become first-round picks there’s no guarantee those players will even pan out, becoming quarterbacks who can carry a franchise for a couple of years.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The three charges carry a maximum sentence of 118 months.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when there are stud prospects expected to become first-round picks there’s no guarantee those players will even pan out, becoming quarterbacks who can carry a franchise for a couple of years.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry
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On Sunday, Teichert Construction, based in Sacramento, began using trucks, front loaders and other equipment to start hauling away the main pile blocking both lanes.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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While consensus across Europe is difficult to achieve, several countries have made concerted efforts to haul up their own defense budgets.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rover is packed with features designed with the next generation of Artemis program moon explorers in mind and is based on feedback from current NASA astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center, according to Lunar Outpost's A.J Gerner.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But one thing the fact sheet does not offer is a coherent implementation plan.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
John Russell,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Standard Edition – $59.99 Stars & Stripes Pack DLC: including helmet, pair of goggles, riding suit, bike livery, and a pair of boots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The specialty treatments offered include a Cécred Scalp Revival, a gentle exfoliation that nourishes the scalp, removes flakes and buildup and helps keep hair hydrated.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Just as each surgeon relies on a nurse, scrub tech, anesthesiologist, and others, every healthcare job sustains additional roles in ancillary industries—such as food services, transportation, and construction—through spending and operational demands.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Phoebe Beltran sustained several cuts on her right arm and had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by the marine animal Sunday in Long Beach, about 24 miles south of Los Angeles, NBC Los Angeles and KTLA5 reported.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to score from 7 to 10 points using the following scores: Basic single-tone items earn one point each; pieces with contrasting colors and textures get two points.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The latter record earned the alternative pop star five nods at the 66th Grammys, including a nom in the coveted song of the year and album of the year categories.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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New clues from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument collaboration, known as DESI, suggest dark energy may be behaving in unexpected ways and may even be weakening over time.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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There are better ways to teach puppies how to behave, and one of them is rewarding good behavior rather than instilling fear.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The second victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable, according to the sheriff's office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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