as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out The information responsible for carrying out the body’s basic functions travels along these nerve fibers, which can be vulnerable. —
Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Shah and Smith allegedly carried out a nationwide telemarketing scheme with the help of others between 2012 and March 2021, according to the indictment. —Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 The Democratic senator has previously supported Israel’s military strikes on Iran carried out last June. —Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026 In November, employees were told to shelter in place after a man threatened to carry out attacks on staff at its San Francisco offices. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry out
Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Shah and Smith allegedly carried out a nationwide telemarketing scheme with the help of others between 2012 and March 2021, according to the indictment. —Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 The Democratic senator has previously supported Israel’s military strikes on Iran carried out last June. —Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026 In November, employees were told to shelter in place after a man threatened to carry out attacks on staff at its San Francisco offices. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry out
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In one example disclosed by Xinhua, a consumer paid 252 yuan ($35) for a six-inch cake, but the order was quietly resold through an intermediary platform where vendors bid 100, 90 and 80 yuan to fulfill it, with the lowest bidder winning.— John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Karex has been able to fulfill its supply needs so far, but if disruptions from the war continue Karex could raise its prices by 20% to 30%, Goh told Reuters.— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Combined with the ruched Madewell tee, you’re left with an elegant all-day look accomplished with minimal effort.— Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that’s exactly what the money behind this movie was hoping to accomplish with it.— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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The Demon Hunters’ song picked up a Grammy win, a first for the genre of K-pop, and KATSEYE performed during the best new artist mashup at the award show’s broadcast ceremony.— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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When asked for advice for children who aspire to be professional athletes, Fray emphasized that achieving goals is never easy and requires perseverance.— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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Edit Carefully Perhaps the hardest but most important of the four steps to achieving the midimalist look is careful editing.— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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McMahon is one of only a few who have thrived in both Administrations—likely because of her ability to execute on both visions.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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As the governments of US and Iran try to negotiate a peace deal, many Iranians are still being arrested, tortured and executed, according to rights groups.— Dana Karni, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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That leaves Washington at a strange juncture, with widespread agreement among lawmakers that something should be done to address the issue of prediction markets.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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LaCava said money is set aside for a complete repaving of Via Capri once utility work in the area is done.— Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Now she’s been coaxed out of retirement to make her mark in online criticism, at the urging of her close personal friend, the novelist and New Yorker contributor Paul Rudnick.— Libby Gelman-Waxner, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
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After making the transition from nickel cornerback to safety last season, Smith was among the Bucs’ most productive players on defense, finishing with 100 tackles, two sacks, one interception, 13 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier, one tier below the Premier League.— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Kimani Kamau collapsed after being beaten at the line and was carried off on a stretcher by medical personnel.— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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