carry
verb (used with object)
to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport.
carrying
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present participleof carry.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Roman launched on August 30, carrying optical systems that had been meticulously tested before leaving the ground.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
These can be seen on the tarmac at Kisangani's airport, dressed in green fatigues and carrying out maintenance on military aircraft.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
However, he said that "if the prices keep going up, customers aren't going to be carrying on with their projects".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
That, along with a surge in borrowing by AI companies, has led to investors demanding higher interest rates on government bonds, especially for countries already carrying heavy debt loads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Rural school was sporadic; household chores—scrubbing shirts, sweeping ashes, carrying wood and water—were endless.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
