carry over into/to

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: 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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This moment of mindfulness can carry over into reducing stress in the rest of your life and prepare you to face future challenges (like, say, your 10-minute running blocks later in the week). Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025 Practicing proper alignment during workouts reinforces good movement patterns that carry over into daily life. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 The explosion in Medi-Cal outlays this year will, of course, carry over into the next budget. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025 Did that feeling carry over into the filming of those episodes? Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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