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following through

VERB
bring to a conclusion
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave not finish


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Trying to get Madjo and 19-year-old midfielder Hemmings to listen to instructions appeared difficult with neither player following through on Emery's desire for them to pull wider.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Aronowitz, as head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Department of Labor office that enforces ERISA, is responsible for following through.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

EU lawmakers just this week approved legislation to eliminate tariffs for many U.S. imports, following through on one of the bloc’s pledges from last year’s deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest doubled down on Big Tech this week, following through on its strategy of buying high-conviction names at any price.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

Before committing, I made a point of following through on my request to introduce Barack and Valerie, scheduling a dinner during which the three of us could talk.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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