carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

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Apple’s initial arrangement was a 10-year deal announced in 2022, set to carry through 2032. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025 The voice carried through the city, announcing safety and mourning together—a rare combination in Gaza. Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 Her leather knee-high boots carried through the leather element of the look while grounding the airy, pleated skirt. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 If carried through, the changes would be a major win for Big Tech and the US, which has pushed for minimal restrictions to promote development and maintain a lead over China. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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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 16 Nov. 2025.

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