follow through on/with
idiom
1
: to complete (an activity or process that has been started)
He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.
We feared they would follow through on/with their threat.
2
sports
: to complete a stroke or swing
You should follow through on your backhand.
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Luckily, American companies continue to follow through on their promises to deliver U.S. LNG quickly, affordably, and reliably.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
But part of the trade math moving forward will also likely be deducing if nations threatening digital services taxes or tariffs can actually follow through on those threats.
—Ashley Belanger – May 20, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The Parks and Recreation Department has also been unable to follow through on taking over brush work from other departments.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Failure to follow through on those promises and even cut coverage could result in massive voting losses in 2026.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
But part of the trade math moving forward will also likely be deducing if nations threatening digital services taxes or tariffs can actually follow through on those threats.
—Ashley Belanger – May 20, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The Parks and Recreation Department has also been unable to follow through on taking over brush work from other departments.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Failure to follow through on those promises and even cut coverage could result in massive voting losses in 2026.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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“Follow through on/with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20through%20on%2Fwith. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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