carry through

verb

carried through; carrying through; carries through

intransitive verb

: persist, survive
feelings that carry through to the present

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Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of the golden trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion. Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 Speaking of windows, the company now uses half of its storefronts to display detailed product information so passersby get tech specs, and this has been carried through to hangtags on racks throughout the retail space. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 Another core principle of this season has been uncertainty and turbulence, which is now carrying through to the offseason. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carry through

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of carry through was in 1608

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“Carry through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20through. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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