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.

Examples of carry over into/to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, the offensive momentum seemed to carry over to Game 4 on Saturday, resulting in an 8-1 drubbing that extended the series to a fifth game and a trip back to Sunrise. —

Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2024 The new study says these relationships carry over into adulthood, predicting reproductive success. —

Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024 The National Weather Service says there’s a 70% chance of precipitation on Tuesday evening, which will carry over into Wednesday with the higher temperatures. —

Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024 Clear skies will carry over into the night, albeit with mostly cloudy conditions and a cooler low around 36. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carry over into/to

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