as in surviving
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as in prevailing
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as in carrying out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carrying through
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In 1997, Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, filed a wrongful death suit against Orlando Anderson, based on the prevailing theory that Anderson opened fire because Tupac Shakur and figures affiliated with the Bloods had assaulted him in the MGM lobby earlier that day.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026 -
While the prevailing theme for the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2026 NFL Draft was infusing the defense with starting-caliber talent, their final seventh-round selection shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Israel still avoided carrying out strikes on Hezbollah on Lebanese territory during this period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Duprey's death came as Duran and other narcotics officers were carrying out an undercover drug bust in the Bronx in 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But even there, surviving economic momentum is “entirely thanks to exportsâ€� with domestic growth stagnant, an analyst told The Wall Street Journal.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Others are surviving on rental of parish parking lots or empty school facilities.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley could be a breakout player on special teams though, even with former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons sticking around.—
Mike Kaye
April 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Older employees are holding on to roles for longer, delaying the upward movement that typically creates space for new entrants.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the price of gas in California pushes toward $6 a gallon, Bay Area drivers are holding on for a miracle.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While coverage is expected to be more scattered, isolated strong to severe storms could still produce hail and gusty winds, particularly where daytime heating and lingering boundaries overlap.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two men dined at a table alone, lingering long after all other diners had dispersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Carrying through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrying%20through. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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