as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully
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Recent Examples of carry out
To a large extent, Likud is carrying out Smotrich’s program.
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
At least two victims of an Ohio man who pleaded guilty to carrying out a series of brutal attacks in Cleveland voiced their outrage after a judge recently released him — again.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Hamas wants the humanitarian assistance to be carried out through the United Nations channels.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Our enterprise publicity campaign is carried out jointly with corporate partners.
—Mung Chiang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
At least two victims of an Ohio man who pleaded guilty to carrying out a series of brutal attacks in Cleveland voiced their outrage after a judge recently released him — again.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Hamas wants the humanitarian assistance to be carried out through the United Nations channels.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Our enterprise publicity campaign is carried out jointly with corporate partners.
—Mung Chiang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry out
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This not only fulfills regulatory requirements but also reassures investors about the company's commitment to safeguarding assets and information.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Ultimately, hundreds of thousands of potential buyers chose not to fulfill their orders, and many of them could have had reasons related to the EV's design flaws.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This has forced the library system to pay a contractor $1,500 per month to power-wash the area outside the branch twice a week during the morning hours after previously relying on in-house personnel to perform the task.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Irsay was a musician himself, as the lead vocalist and frontman of the Jim Irsay Band, which performed shows across the country with guest performers including John Mellencamp and Ann Wilson.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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The bride clarified that each idea only took about a minute to execute if not less time.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The Syrian government even returned the belongings of the Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who was executed in Damascus in 1965 after his espionage was discovered, in a goodwill gesture.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The hands-on classes at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona represented the first step toward achieving that dream.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Farewell From Dodger Stadium at the 2023 Emmy Awards, becoming the 19th person to achieve the feat.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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Those looking to secure a board now can do so for early bird rates.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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If sinister twists or Roy-style bad dads do it for you, hang on past the hour mark.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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The brand makes our favorite down comforter, the best budget bamboo sheets, and the best affordable linen sheets.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Corporate earnings Shares of UnitedHealth closed down 5.1% after reports that the company made secret payments to nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The 27-year-old forward put up 42 points on 16-for-28 shooting at Madison Square Garden Monday night in addition to four steals and two blocks before he was carried off the court with three minutes remaining.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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The same Tatum that repeatedly got off the ground through his first eight NBA seasons now needed to be carried off on the shoulders of his training staff.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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Ole Miss Ole Miss pulled off another big upset in the super regional, taking down No. 4 Arkansas in Game 3 to make its first-ever WCWS.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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On Saturday, Weber pulled off a a sweep at the Class 3A girls track state meet, winning both the 1,600 and 3200-meter runs at O’Brien Field on the campus of Eastern Illinois.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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