fol·low-through
ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü 
ˌfä-lō-ˈthrü,
-lə-
1
: the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball
2
: the act or an instance of following through
followed through; following through; follows through
1
: to continue a stroke or motion to the end of its arc
2
: to press on in an activity or process especially to a conclusion
Examples of follow-through in a Sentence
Verb
you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Needless to say, a stronger follow-through effort is critical this time for a different outcome to occur.
—CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Futures market pricing implies a 100% probability that the committee will approve its first rate cut since December 2024, though the PPI release and a consumer price reading Thursday are being watched closely for indications of whether policymakers will follow through.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In an era of skepticism, trust comes not from bold claims but from proof like real customer stories, transparent results and consistent follow-through.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Needless to say, a stronger follow-through effort is critical this time for a different outcome to occur.
—CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Trump has repeatedly talked tough on Russia, but has not always followed through, so European capitals will be watching.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Futures market pricing implies a 100% probability that the committee will approve its first rate cut since December 2024, though the PPI release and a consumer price reading Thursday are being watched closely for indications of whether policymakers will follow through.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for follow-through
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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