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follow through

[fol-oh-throo, -throo] / ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /
VERB
bring to a conclusion
Synonyms
WEAK
complete conclude consummate pursue see through
Antonyms
WEAK
leave not finish
NOUN
action of completing something
Synonyms
STRONG
completion constancy continuation pressing on
NOUN
quality of following up
Synonyms
STRONG
assiduousness determination perseverance persistence pertinacity resolve stick-to-itiveness tenacity

Example Sentences

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“When the deadline passed without explanation or follow-through, that hope turned into something closer to despair,” said Shawn VanDiver, who runs the advocacy group Afghan Evac and closely monitors the situation at Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“We will be looking for follow-through from the fits and starts of last year.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 4, 2026

Travis Head and Cameron Green threatened a counter-attack and Green should have been held in his follow-through by Atkinson.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The key will be avoiding any significant downside follow-through from last week.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Though on in years, Mr. Keating had a stylish windup and follow-through.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck