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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Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
So while the intention is there, the follow-through might be limited.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Peters was largely credited for advancing the First Step Act during her leadership and following through on the successful placement of inmates in home confinement during COVID-19.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
So while the intention is there, the follow-through might be limited.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The case marks the first significant opportunity for President Donald Trump's administration to follow through on the president's campaign promise to take on Big Tech.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Peters was largely credited for advancing the First Step Act during her leadership and following through on the successful placement of inmates in home confinement during COVID-19.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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