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 didn’t carry over to Div. 2, which saw all eight of its top seeds reach the state quarterfinals.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
Any momentum gained against the Stags didn’t carry over to Sunday’s matchup.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
This level of interest, however, does not necessarily carry over to users and clients.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Stocks got a boost on the news Thursday, but the momentum didn’t carry over into Friday’s session.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 May 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
Any momentum gained against the Stags didn’t carry over to Sunday’s matchup.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
This level of interest, however, does not necessarily carry over to users and clients.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Stocks got a boost on the news Thursday, but the momentum didn’t carry over into Friday’s session.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 May 2025
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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