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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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
This can help engage staff, generate new ideas and ensure follow-through on green policies.
—Dee Lawrence, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
In anticipation of Trump’s potential to follow through with the new tariffs, here are the top questions to know about Liberation Day.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
So while the intention is there, the follow-through might be limited.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
This can help engage staff, generate new ideas and ensure follow-through on green policies.
—Dee Lawrence, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The commissioner hoped an additional person would help scale up testing programs at the schools to help reach the most vulnerable students, those whose families might not be able to follow through on the school district’s recommendation to see a pediatrician for testing.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
In anticipation of Trump’s potential to follow through with the new tariffs, here are the top questions to know about Liberation Day.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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