carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

Examples of carry through in a Sentence

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However, in examining some of the most important references and sub-references from each decade—beginning in the 1950s and carrying through to 2025—we’re able to parse through the Submariner story to understand the big picture. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025 That principle now needs to be carried through in both trade and domestic enforcement. Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 But he was pulled into the strong current and carried through the dam, troopers said. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025 Violet is carried through the park asleep and wakes up on the ride. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20through. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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