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following

[fol-oh-ing] / ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ /




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—European stock indexes opened higher, following U.S. and Asian markets, after President Trump canceled planned attacks on Iran on Thursday and said the final points of a peace plan had been approved by all parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.K. economy contracted by 0.1% in April, marking its first decline since August, following a strong start to the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Stocks jumped on Thursday, with investors loading back up on tech shares following a brutal two-session selloff, after President Donald Trump said he no longer plans to strike Iran tonight.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday and Wednesday night, US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh waves of strikes following the downing of a US helicopter in the Gulf.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But the following shout wasn’t directed at the cottage.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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