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follow through

[fol-oh-throo, -throo] / ˈfɒl oʊˌθru, -ˈθru /
VERB
bring to a conclusion
Synonyms
WEAK
complete conclude consummate pursue see through
Antonyms
WEAK
leave not finish
NOUN
action of completing something
Synonyms
STRONG
completion constancy continuation pressing on
NOUN
quality of following up
Synonyms
STRONG
assiduousness determination perseverance persistence pertinacity resolve stick-to-itiveness tenacity

Example Sentences

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Changing an in-bred monoculture built over decades is difficult, and the trustees should play a role by insisting on follow-through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“When the deadline passed without explanation or follow-through, that hope turned into something closer to despair,” said Shawn VanDiver, who runs the advocacy group Afghan Evac and closely monitors the situation at Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Root eventually offered a leading edge to a diving Neser in the bowler's follow-through, part of England's final collapse of 4-9.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

“We will be looking for follow-through from the fits and starts of last year.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 4, 2026

It was a station-platform kiss—spontaneous enough to begin with, but rather inhibited in the follow-through, and with somewhat of a forehead-bumping aspect.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger