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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But normal-sized Buc-ee’s exist too — and the charm and hype that Buc-ee’s is famous for don’t always carry over to these smaller or older locations compared to the massive, modern mega-stores.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Even though only three Dodgers led National League Phase 1 voting at their position, all eight have an equal chance of starting because votes don’t carry over to Phase 2.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
These small gestures of connection can build trust and camaraderie that carry over into the work itself.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025
That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Even though only three Dodgers led National League Phase 1 voting at their position, all eight have an equal chance of starting because votes don’t carry over to Phase 2.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
These small gestures of connection can build trust and camaraderie that carry over into the work itself.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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