follow-on
adjective
fol·low-on
ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 
-ˌän
: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression
follow-on
noun
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In at least one instance, survivors have been killed in follow-on strikes, which experts have said is at odds with military law and rules of engagement.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
The successful Qualinx project could help lower both technical and regulatory barriers for follow-on programs.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
The company already has a site and customers for the power-generating follow-on, called ARC.
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ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
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Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
The successful Qualinx project could help lower both technical and regulatory barriers for follow-on programs.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
The company already has a site and customers for the power-generating follow-on, called ARC.
—
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for follow-on
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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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