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. 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 See All Example Sentences for carry over into/to

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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