carry
verb (used with object)
to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport.
have carried
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present perfectof carry.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“You gave me the honor of serving the city that raised me, and every single day since, I have carried that responsibility with me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Here’s some not-very-exciting news for you: The glitzy stocks that have carried the baton for this bull market sputtered this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Evidence from the two sites suggests that different groups of ancient humans may have carried distinct stone tool technologies out of Africa during overlapping periods.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Sudan's military is believed to have carried out the drone strikes, although it has denied responsibility.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Even if we could have carried the deceit off successfully at the Globe, we dared not risk it under the very nose of the queen.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
