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following

[fol-oh-ing] / ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ /




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If you take him up on his offer, you would be following in the path of many young Americans who are using family support to buy a home.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Shares closed with a gain of 17% on Wednesday following the reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Neill’s performance is as flailing and furious as hers, and together, they turn “Possession” into a radical piece of filmmaking that has deservedly earned its cult following and late reverence.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

He came in for particular adulation from both fans and pundits following the semi-final loss to Argentina, making several key tackles as England attempted to hold back the attacking tide of their opponents.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

There was little sleeping in our barracks that night and no roll call the following morning.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Both films came from digital-native storytellers in their 20s who arrived with sizable online followings already attached.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

He’s part of a small group of exorcist influencers, Catholic priests who draw their own independent followings from the internet by promising to let the public in on the darkest workings of the devil.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

Many biotech firms have lost their Wall Street followings.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

The weakened giant also faces increased competition from upstart gun groups with big social-media followings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

The different Nationalist groups, the “Buy Black!” forces, and others like that; dozens of their step- ladder orators were trying to increase their followings.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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