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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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
Google has committed up to $40 billion in follow-on investment.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Although the Air Force shifted its primary focus toward HACM, elements of ARRW continue to influence newer hypersonic efforts and follow-on concepts.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Google has committed up to $40 billion in follow-on investment.
—Pranay Ahlawat, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Although the Air Force shifted its primary focus toward HACM, elements of ARRW continue to influence newer hypersonic efforts and follow-on concepts.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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