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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The Defense Department and several congressional Republicans have insisted the survivors may have still been in the fight, warranting the follow-on strike.
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CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Gilead brought its follow-on drug Harvoni to market at nearly $100,000 for a full treatment.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
That stint lasted two years, with a follow-on of two years in 2018 and 2019.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
That in turn has generated $161 million in follow-on funding.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Gilead brought its follow-on drug Harvoni to market at nearly $100,000 for a full treatment.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
That stint lasted two years, with a follow-on of two years in 2018 and 2019.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
That in turn has generated $161 million in follow-on funding.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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