carried away
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In recent weeks, Musk said he got carried away the first time around, to the frustration of some of his investors and customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Enjoy your retirement, by all means, but stick to a budget and don’t get carried away.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
As the crystal's uppermost layers slowly evaporated, they carried away unwanted contaminants, leaving behind a remarkably clean surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
In another district, Basiskele, one man was missing after being carried away by floodwaters, reports said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The bats could barely protest as they were carried away, too, more in need of rest than medical attention.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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