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as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
all of the television networks will carry the president's speech
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
the idea of equality carries with it a number of other concepts
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
carried off the award for best picture of the year
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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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It was first scheduled in 2020, but South Carolina didn't have the lethal injection drugs to carry it out.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Neighbors were pitching in too, while volunteers arrived carrying water proof boots, buckets and a grocery cart filled with food and water.
—Atika Shubert, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Who has the edge? When Broncos run Broncos running back Javonte Williams had 17 carries for 44 yards last week against Carolina.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
Amid a glut of dour, depressed series with Serious Things to Say, a show that carries itself so lightly is absolutely welcome.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Neighbors were pitching in too, while volunteers arrived carrying water proof boots, buckets and a grocery cart filled with food and water.
—Atika Shubert, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Who has the edge? When Broncos run Broncos running back Javonte Williams had 17 carries for 44 yards last week against Carolina.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
Amid a glut of dour, depressed series with Serious Things to Say, a show that carries itself so lightly is absolutely welcome.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall turned upfield and raced Antoine Winfield Jr. down the sideline, stiff-arming the Tampa Bay safety and fighting off his tackle to reach the end zone just before being hauled out of bounds.Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The weapons were placed in a moving van and hauled away.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Thanksgiving and Christmas, the house would be packed with people.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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All these great restaurants that are packed every night, where people are spending money and having their date nights and getting engaged in, are all different styles and diversity of food.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This peppermint mousse version offers a holiday twist on the Dark Lord of the Sith favorite.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Harris refused to accept any responsibility – or to offer even the outline of a genuine plan to keep inflation rates low.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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Evacuations covered more than 80 square miles — the area shown in red — including some neighborhoods in Camarillo.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Last season, including the playoffs, the 49ers scored a touchdowns on 68% of their red zone trips, best in the NFL.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, 43 structures sustained major damage, while 54 had minor damage.Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of the holiday aimed at supporting local businesses that help sustain the Louisville community, the Courier Journal wants your help to create the ultimate shopping guide by compiling a list of local businesses and deals.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Trump wants to end taxes on Social Security benefits while Harris wants to raise the capital gains tax from 20 percent to 28 percent for those earning more than $1 million a year.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cantrell earns the top debut on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart this frame.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental illness affecting how a person thinks, feels and behaves.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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High ticket prices not a deterrent Culture shifts and costly tickets may be affecting how people behave in public.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The chase began when DPS troopers spotted a Dodge Charger suspected of transporting immigrants who were in the U.S. illegally.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Massawa This Eritrean and Ethiopian eatery is sure to transport you straight to East Africa with its authentic cuisine and friendly service.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Carry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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