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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

Carse had Cummins caught at slip and Lyon lbw in successive balls, before Jofra Archer did well to hold Boland in his follow-through.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 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

Traders are betting this is another instance of tough talk with little follow-through.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

He held his follow-through arm in the air for me to make sure I got a good look at it, to let me know he was the best one on the court.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan