carry over into/to
idiom
: to continue to exist or be seen (in another place or situation)
His unhappiness at home carried over into/to his work.
Her abilities in singing didn't carry over to acting.
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That defense didn’t carry over to the first half on Saturday.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
Though Digman's luck didn't carry over to the Showcase Showdown, his big win touched many fans on social media.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The Pixel 9a has both an immediate visual advantage and one that will likely carry over into the resulting images.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
This security will carry over into New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras season, which has already begun.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
Though Digman's luck didn't carry over to the Showcase Showdown, his big win touched many fans on social media.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The Pixel 9a has both an immediate visual advantage and one that will likely carry over into the resulting images.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
This security will carry over into New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras season, which has already begun.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carry over into/to
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“Carry over into/to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20over%20into%2Fto. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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