carry over into/to
idiom
: to continue to exist or be seen (in another place or situation)
His unhappiness at home carried over into/to his work.
Her abilities in singing didn't carry over to acting.
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In 18 states and the District of Columbia, federal income tax changes automatically carry over to state income taxes, unless states specifically reject them.
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David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The researchers hope to progress to testing if these findings carry over to humans too.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
This means parents’ willingness to abandon brand loyalty in favor of better deals could carry over into the holiday season.
—Len Covello, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At that time, the Rams will get two extra return slots and the remaining one will carry over into the postseason.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The researchers hope to progress to testing if these findings carry over to humans too.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
This means parents’ willingness to abandon brand loyalty in favor of better deals could carry over into the holiday season.
—Len Covello, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At that time, the Rams will get two extra return slots and the remaining one will carry over into the postseason.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Carry over into/to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry%20over%20into%2Fto. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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