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follow up

[fol-oh-uhp] / ˈfɒl oʊˌʌp /




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The official said Trump would then "follow up" with Putin.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The Bank of England will publish the Financial Stability Report on Tuesday and follow up with a press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

In 2022 the case involving Bernadette’s death was reopened for authorities to follow up on allegations reported by a former youth group member.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

The situation sounds unusual, so you should follow up with the SSA and request a detailed explanation — or perhaps even a correction if an error was made.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

She waited for him to follow up with a joke.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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