follow suit

Example Sentences

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"If they haven't seen a family member or a friend go down a professional route or go on to study at college then they won't follow suit."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Since every major party presidential candidate had voluntarily released their tax returns over the past four decades, it was assumed he would follow suit.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

If interest rates continue to rise, expect sales to follow suit.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

There are already plans to build a massive new refinery in East Africa, and countries such as Ghana, Angola, Uganda may quickly follow suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Before anyone else can object, I lock elbows with Voxy and the rest follow suit, until we form a human chain.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera