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following

[fol-oh-ing] / ˈfɒl oʊ ɪŋ /




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Instead, it twice asked the state's juries commissioner to investigate in the weeks following the verdicts.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The United Kingdom’s government approved the deal in recent weeks, following the European Union, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Similarly, Korte, who has reported extensively on the war with Iran, defended the newspaper’s role following her dismissal.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Prices of gold, silver, platinum and Bitcoin rose following the Treasury buyback announcement, while the dollar fell.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

‘Do you think it’ll work?’ said Torak, following her gaze.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

AI-generated influencers like Granny Spills and Shudu are gaining large followings of real humans on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

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

"Athletes have been taking to social media and using it ambitiously to cultivate followings, to strike brand deals, to make money, to leverage their popularity."

From BBC Jun. 30, 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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