carried away
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“Sometimes I get carried away, my wife says,” Woods said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
"A key finding from this research is that about 10 per cent of the energy released as matter falls in towards the black hole is carried away by the jets," Dr. Prabu said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
But it’s worth bearing in mind his words before getting carried away with the relief rally.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Yet Hall will not be getting carried away.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“No way, Mama,” is what I told her, wanting to believe but not letting my hopes get carried away just yet.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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