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to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carried out
Prior to his arrest in Bali, police in Scotland and Spain carried out raids linked to the investigation that resulted in multiple arrests.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Security Deputy of the Governor of Isfahan, Akbar Salehi, said an attack had been carried out at a railway bridge in Kashan in the northern area of Isfahan province, Nour News, an outlet linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reported.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The Islamic State group has carried out deadly attacks in Turkey in the past.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The strikes were carried out by Israel's air force, with guidance from its Naval Intelligence Unit, the IDF said.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel has carried out more than 160 attacks against emergency medical workers and ambulances, and forced the closure of six hospitals and 49 health clinics through attacks or threats, the ministry reported.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Only fifteen of the world’s nearly two hundred countries carried out executions in 2024—the lowest number ever recorded.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a series of strikes over the past week targeting Russia’s oil export infrastructure on the Baltic Sea, hitting key facilities in the northwest Leningrad region used to ship crude and petroleum products.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Security Deputy of the Governor of Isfahan, Akbar Salehi, said an attack had been carried out at a railway bridge in Kashan in the northern area of Isfahan province, Nour News, an outlet linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reported.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The Islamic State group has carried out deadly attacks in Turkey in the past.
—Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The strikes were carried out by Israel's air force, with guidance from its Naval Intelligence Unit, the IDF said.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel has carried out more than 160 attacks against emergency medical workers and ambulances, and forced the closure of six hospitals and 49 health clinics through attacks or threats, the ministry reported.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Only fifteen of the world’s nearly two hundred countries carried out executions in 2024—the lowest number ever recorded.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out a series of strikes over the past week targeting Russia’s oil export infrastructure on the Baltic Sea, hitting key facilities in the northwest Leningrad region used to ship crude and petroleum products.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carried out
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Local residents who spoke to commissioners said a promise from Black Mountain CEO Rhett Bennett to introduce the future data center’s operator to residents at a community meeting has not been fulfilled.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The machine would also have to keep up that cadence of error correction for days or even weeks while a computation runs, a feat no group has accomplished.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Humans have made great strides in spaceflight and space exploration in the relatively short amount of time since such feats were first accomplished.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Harris performed slightly better than Fuller in a special election on March 10, but neither secured a majority of the vote in a crowded field of candidates, forcing a runoff election.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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McClure didn’t include invoices for work performed by David Westland, who represents SSCVA Board Chairman Andy Qunell, Treasurer Matt Maloney, board members Brent Brashier and Matt Schuffert, and former member Tom Dabertin as individuals in the case.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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For something different, Cinkō Asian Latino Grill stands out as a kosher restaurant that brings together Asian and South American flavors in a way that feels both unexpected and well executed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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But Tatum made it through the game healthy, and that was a victory in its own right.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kimani Kamau collapsed after being beaten at the line and was carried off on a stretcher by medical personnel.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As George takes Mabel on a tour of his kingdom, Ellen gobbles up a fish, while a friendly worm gets abruptly carried off by a bird that swoops in from the sky.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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