carry
verb (used with object)
to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport.
is carrying
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present progressiveof carry (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Debt: If either of you is carrying student-loan debt, or credit-card or medical debt, you can decide whether you’re sharing that burden.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
She is carrying out her PhD research part-time with support from a University of Reading regional bursary, a program designed to help people from the local area pursue research studies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
In a world where everyone is carrying smartphones and setting up Ring cameras, you could be forgiven for thinking the war is over and the surveillance state won.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Air Canada reported second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, following news of the Aeroplan deal, and the airline said it is carrying C$12.79 billion of long-term debt and lease liabilities on its balance sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
She is carrying herself through the day, and it’s not an easy task.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
