carried away
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AFP reporters saw dozens of protestors being carried away by police.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
So let’s not get too carried away by the fact Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are working as fast as they are in their late 70s and early 80s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
However, the AI tended to get carried away, for instance referencing my toddler in every insight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Molyneux has previously come under fire from fans and critics alike for overstating game features and getting carried away with ideas.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Soon he was carried away by his feeling and started to sing louder.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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