carrying
- present participle of carry.
Example Sentences
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He inherits a race transformed by Graham Platner’s abrupt exit—and must convince voters he can harness the oysterman’s populist appeal without carrying his baggage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The best teams in the league, in response, have prioritised players who are capable of holding the ball up, carrying the ball over big distances, and able to beat their marker one against one.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The bat was later transferred to the San Diego County Public Health Laboratory, where it was tested and found to be carrying rabies, authorities said Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some of these peptides then act as hormones, carrying signals that influence metabolism, appetite and other complex processes in the brain and throughout the body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
I told him I’ve been carrying a sketchbook around since I was four, and he told me he’s allergic to kiwis.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
