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as in to haul
to support and take from one place to another each camper must be able to carry his or her own backpack

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as in to pack
to wear or have on one's person I always carry a camera with me so as to never miss a great shot

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as in to sustain
to hold up or serve as a foundation for erected a trellis to carry the vine

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as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way during that difficult time the grieving parents carried themselves with unfailing grace and dignity

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Recent Examples of carry Grand theft is a felony that can carry a prison sentence of up to 14 years. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025 The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025 The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 30 May 2025 Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope. Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry
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  • Telo Trucks View 2 Images Telo's upcoming MT1 electric truck might only be as big as a two-door Mini Cooper, but it's got more than enough horses – 500, to be exact – under the hood to haul a full-size bed full of cargo.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
  • At the recent Lucha practice, the girls suited up quickly in the gym and set up their practice space by hauling worn mats out from under a boxing ring.
    Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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  • The show will be packed with huge stars, exclusive reveals, and live performances for fans.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 29 May 2025
  • Farm Share, a main supplier of free food in the county, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently cut in half the number of semi-trucks packed with cans, produce, and dry goods like rice and beans that find their way to local charities and nonprofits.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
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  • Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
  • For investors watching the fintech space, Aether's approach offers a refreshing alternative to companies chasing the latest tech buzzwords.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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  • Gonzalez said his home run Friday, his second of the season, included a hunting trip.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • This story was updated to include comment and clarification from the Austin Police Department.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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  • The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
  • Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.
    Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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  • Any move to weaken the dollar might enrage Trump World, earning Japan bigger tariffs.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • In a year that emphasized bold narratives and artistic risk, several standout films earned praise.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 29 May 2025
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  • Successful deployment depends on robust guardrails—policies, oversight mechanisms and escalation paths that ensure agents behave in alignment with enterprise standards.
    Alan Ranger, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • There are times when adults really should behave more like children.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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  • The victim, who suffered a laceration, was transported by EMS to Lincoln Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
  • McArthur Mathis was transported to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital on Wednesday after being in custody in Grimes County since he was arrested Jan. 2 on multiple warrants.
    Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025

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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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