carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

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The book’s wealth of imagery carries through its many years. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024 Maybe that’s to be expected against the Ravens, who held opponents to a league-best 3.4 yards per carry through Week 11. Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 That the Ravens’ defense hasn’t lived up to the years-long reputation set by their predecessors — carried through last year when Baltimore became the first triple-crown defense in NFL history, leading in points allowed, sacks and takeaways — has been a point of contention. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024 The juniper notes carry through strongly to the palate, accompanied by citrus zest and herbal undertones. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carry through 

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20through. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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