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as in to survive
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as in to carry out
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Recent Examples of carry through
The primary suite is set apart on the upper floor and functions as a private retreat for rest and relaxation; the palette stays minimal, the lines soften, and the views carry through to the landscape.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The confidence that blossomed from what happened next might well carry through to the tournament itself.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
And a lot of those flavors carry through.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The confidence that blossomed from what happened next might well carry through to the tournament itself.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
And a lot of those flavors carry through.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry through
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After surviving two long series to get here, the Cavaliers have a significant amount of wear and tear, which the Knicks simply don’t have.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The ministry did not identify who carried out the attack.—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This round of cool air may stick around for a few days.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
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An unusual weather pattern could set up next week, bringing rain chances that may stick around for days.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The casual-natured yet sharp staff seem genuinely happy to be working in frigid, off-grid Antarctica, and someone’s always around to fulfill a request, answer questions or engage in organic chit-chat in the main hub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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By nearly all industry metrics, Colbert has fulfilled the job duties he was given — and then some.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Wait, common sense would have prevailed if the LSU administration was put in the same position by Lane Kiffin, or any other coach for that matter?—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Netanyahu is also laying the groundwork to cast doubt on any election in which his government does not prevail.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20through. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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