fol·low-through
ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü 
ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü,
-lə-
1
: the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball
2
: the act or an instance of following through
followed through; following through; follows through
1
: to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc
2
: to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion
Examples of follow-through in a Sentence
Verb
you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, if one team member is a big-picture thinker but struggles with execution, they can be paired with someone who excels at details and follow-through.
—Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Newsom said Trump has not followed through on his threats to require the Golden State to overhaul its forest management practices or institute harsher immigration policies in order to get the funds.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, like any online learning initiative, the real value will depend on the level of engagement and follow-through from participants.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
For example, if one team member is a big-picture thinker but struggles with execution, they can be paired with someone who excels at details and follow-through.
—Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The deal ultimately underperformed; Beijing did not follow through on its purchasing pledges.
—Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Newsom said Trump has not followed through on his threats to require the Golden State to overhaul its forest management practices or institute harsher immigration policies in order to get the funds.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for follow-through
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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