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follow

[fol-oh] / ˈfɒl oʊ /




VERB
add as a contact on social media
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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To follow the repair process, the researchers used two-photon microscopy to observe the brains of living mice in real time for several weeks.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

For much of the last three years it has paid to simply follow the capitalization-weighted S&P 500 — like during the mid- to late ’90s, they add.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

He also promised to follow the fiscal rules imposed by former Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which include a pledge to balance day-to-day spending with tax revenues by the end of the decade.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

If the district does not follow through with budget cuts, county education officials will take charge and impose them.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

For now, all that matters is that I follow Hannie’s instructions.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

“The executors are committed to ensuring that whatever process follows is conducted properly and responsibly.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

It follows Spotify’s earlier moves to help subscribers understand the difference between genuine and artificial creators.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Spotify will not include AI Personas in editorial or personalised recommendations, unless a user follows an AI Persona, it said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“The Department of Justice follows the evidence when determining if crimes have been committed. We always evaluate any case based on the facts and the law,” a department spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

I try to push past them, but the kid follows me, turns the volume up.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

The curfew was first imposed on the white-ball team in January for their tour of Sri Lanka and the T20 World Cup that followed.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Lottery promoters probably wouldn’t sell as many tickets advertising a range followed by legal boilerplate instead of a single number.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

I’ve closely followed Goodman’s career for reasons beyond his talent.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The Secretary of State comes next in line, followed by the treasury secretary.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

As Torak followed the sound, the ground got stonier, and the trees shrank to waist-high birch and willow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

He won the Portuguese title and Uefa Cup in 2003, then retained the league title and won the Champions League in the following season.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Micron stock was rallying alongside other chip names on Wednesday but Korean standouts SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics outperformed following a report of a massive investment.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

In the 10 years following June 2000, the S&P 500 produced total returns of minus 8% — in other words, if you started with a $10,000 investment, you ended up with about $9,200.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

It will be the last read officials get on their forecast before they meet the following week.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

In the chaos following the news report, all I can do is sit on the couch and eat popcorn.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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