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

Recent Examples on the Web What began in Shanghai at round 5 of the Formula 1 season with a blue limited edition Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton was carried through to Miami with the reveal of an even more limited pink edition. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 8 May 2024 That will be the thrust of the message that Sanders will carry through November, even as progressive furor over Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza continues to escalate, protests continue to fester and Sanders’ own critiques of the administration’s policy become more pointed. Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 7 May 2024 We were attracted to the ethos of disco, what disco represented at the time and what ideas have carried through, and how the music has become ingrained into all sorts of music forms that came after it. Jennie Punter, Variety, 3 May 2024 When mixing prints, try combining a busy print with something a little more subtle, as the color story will carry through each part of the room while still allowing each pattern to have its own moment. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024 Conclusion Getting a healthier sleep is important for carrying through everyday activities and overall well-being. Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024 The same color scheme is carried through the entire cabin, all the way back into premium economy and economy. Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024 Off the bedroom is a spacious dressing area that carries through to an enormous double-vanity bathroom. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024 However, a car seat is bulky to carry through the airport. Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 12 May. 2024.

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