1
as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the con artist would never have been able to carry off his schemes if it were not for the greed of his eager victims
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2
as in to destroy
to deprive of life
pray that the pestilence does not carry off any more souls than it already has
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Recent Examples of carry off
The 27-year-old forward put up 42 points on 16-for-28 shooting at Madison Square Garden Monday night in addition to four steals and two blocks before he was carried off the court with three minutes remaining.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
So much so that Tim Ream, Fulham’s USMNT centre-back and the closest player to the incident, held his hand throughout the next 12 minutes before the United defender was carried off on a stretcher.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Tatum was carried off the court with 2:58 remaining in Monday night’s game.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Tatum immediately called timeout himself and was carried off the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
So much so that Tim Ream, Fulham’s USMNT centre-back and the closest player to the incident, held his hand throughout the next 12 minutes before the United defender was carried off on a stretcher.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Tatum was carried off the court with 2:58 remaining in Monday night’s game.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Tatum immediately called timeout himself and was carried off the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry off
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The first move for a mistrial from Combs’ legal team occurred at the end of May, after prosecutors asked Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jimenez if fingerprint evidence related to the bombing of Kid Cudi's car had been destroyed.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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If trillion-dollar bonds are required to contest trillion-dollar damages our government is causing, that destroys the protections our Constitution provides its citizens against the rule of tyrants.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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These are the building blocks that will help retailers fulfill the promise of their RMNs—not just as a media platform, but as a growth engine.—
Lindsey Mazza,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In Anderson’s lavishly talented ensembles, the majority of the performers fulfill the basic requirements of being in a Wes Anderson movie, which can involve spitting out long reams of dialogue quickly, directly, without a lot of sauce.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The California Department of Justice will investigate a fatal shooting by Los Angeles Police Department officers under a law that empowers the state attorney general to probe police shootings of unarmed people — despite the LAPD saying the man killed Tuesday was holding a gun.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The remains of another soldier killed during the same conflict remain in Gaza.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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But this year, the original cast members of Hamilton are not throwing away their shot to perform at Broadway’s biggest night.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Also in New York City, Uma Thurman brings her daughter Luna to the opening night of Eurydice, while Ciara performs at King's Cross in London.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Men and boys have been targeted and slain on ethnic grounds.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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He was booked into Metro Jail the night of June 1. 'Saddened and heartbroken': Attack rocks Boulder days after Israeli staffers slain Questions surround security protocols at the event The Saenger Theatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on June 2.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Trump’s order comes amid continued clashes between demonstrators and federal agents executing immigration enforcement actions in L.A., which have led to more than 100 arrests.—
Dan Mangan,Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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But Apple has yet to execute on that potential with AI, and the clock is ticking.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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As governments and industries aim to reach carbon neutrality, innovation in ICs will be instrumental in achieving long-term ESG goals.—
Cecilia Shen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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With such a young and talented squad — and the weight of winning the Champions League now finally off their shoulders — the question now is how much more this PSG team could go on to achieve?—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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One of his owners, Craig Leipold, did, back in January.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Filling should still jiggle slightly (in the middle only) when done.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“Carry off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry%20off. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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