follow through

Example Sentences

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If they follow through on plans to stockpile more oil, energy prices could stay higher for longer no matter what happens next in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said the strongest approach to negotiating is for the student to take the lead and ask the schools about their appeals procedures — and then follow through.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

I need something that moves with me — something that honors the impulse to decide, mid-meal, you know what, this needs a little brightness, and makes it effortless to follow through.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

He said, “You pick the place. I don’t know where to go. I’m not good at plans. You make the plan. I can follow through with the plan, but I’m not a good planner!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He sees, he knows, but he doesn’t follow through.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins