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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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The U.S. is unhappy with how long the EU is taking to follow through on its commitments from the trade deal, including a pledge to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Two weeks ago the stock plunged 15% on an earnings reaction and hasn’t seen any follow through lower providing an opportunity.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He said the strongest approach to negotiating is for the student to take the lead and ask the schools about their appeals procedures — and then follow through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“I am thankful for the executive order; I’m hoping they follow through on it,” said Rob Reynolds, an Iraqi war veteran who advocates for veterans seeking VA services.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The way he said his goal felt noncommittal, and I doubted he would follow through with it.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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