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follow through

[fol-oh-throo, -throo] / ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /
VERB
bring to a conclusion
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WEAK
leave not finish


NOUN
action of completing something
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Example Sentences

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Notably, the bears were unable to generate any follow-through after the prior week’s sharp decline, despite the surge in volume.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

His post Saturday was a follow-through on that threat.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

Crucially, Duckett was dropped by a diving Mitchell Starc in his follow-through on eight - England were 13-0 at the time.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

As buyers rotate toward areas showing sustained upside follow-through, these healthcare names look poised to extend their momentum and deliver standout performance in the weeks ahead.

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

Her laugh completed its follow-through, as her shoulders went up and down, and then she was on to the next thing.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides