as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it
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If love, romance, or self-expression have felt confusing, this is the time to reassess what truly fulfills you.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025 -
In recent months, the city agreed to fulfill two grant agreements with O Cinema — one for $25,831 and one for $54,071 — and has already paid half of those amounts, according to the proposal.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Wonder gave short speech before performing two songs during the service.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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In February, Boone — who was nominated for best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards — spoke with PEOPLE about his excitement around performing during the big night.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Vigliotti: Had that arrest warrant been executed, would Angela be here today?—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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There, a plaque remembers Anne Glover, an Irish servant who was falsely accused of witchcraft and executed.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Several have achieved 20 launches and its fleet leader has 26 launches under its belt.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Celtics are, needless to say, the reigning NBA champions, and thus the path to the title by definition has to go through them first.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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When moderate, swing-district members of the House balked prior to the vote, Johnson assured them that the caucus wouldn't really go through with such destructive and heartless cuts to a program that serves as a lifeline for millions of poor Americans.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Air-conditioning could do just so much when combined with bright lights, heavy costumes and prosthetics ….—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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For that reason, plants should not be put through this type of stress before flowering, which takes a lot of energy out of the plant.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the series' latest episode, released March 9, Alex arrives to Ellis Island after a treacherous few weeks at sea, only to be put through even more turmoil as she's subjected to a series of invasive medical examinations by three merciless male doctors.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cox had said Greenpeace carried out a scheme to stop the pipeline’s construction.—
Jack Dura,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The men are suspected of carrying out house burglaries, according to G1, which reported that the vehicle was involved in a burglary last week.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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