follow through on/with
idiom
1
: to complete (an activity or process that has been started)
He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.
We feared they would follow through on/with their threat.
2
sports
: to complete a stroke or swing
You should follow through on your backhand.
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The Epstein files have been a thorn in Republicans’ side in recent weeks as many Republicans — including some of Trump’s strongest supporters — have repeatedly urged the administration to follow through on its campaign promise and release documents connected to the case.
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Erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
While Trump didn’t follow through on his threats to penalize Moscow for failing to reach a ceasefire agreement, there’s also been no sign of talks to remove existing sanctions and revive economic cooperation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg reported last week that the White House wants to help Intel follow through on plans to open a new US manufacturing facility in Ohio, which has been repeatedly delayed amid the company’s financial troubles.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Come Monday, the president will likely follow through on his vow to roll back the city’s home rule and perhaps take over the Metropolitan Police Department.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2025
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Erin Doherty, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
While Trump didn’t follow through on his threats to penalize Moscow for failing to reach a ceasefire agreement, there’s also been no sign of talks to remove existing sanctions and revive economic cooperation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg reported last week that the White House wants to help Intel follow through on plans to open a new US manufacturing facility in Ohio, which has been repeatedly delayed amid the company’s financial troubles.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Come Monday, the president will likely follow through on his vow to roll back the city’s home rule and perhaps take over the Metropolitan Police Department.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Follow through on/with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20through%20on%2Fwith. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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