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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Those that meet expectations and execute against milestones are rewarded with follow-on demand and stronger valuation support.
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Ankit Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The catalytic impact of this plant alone has produced more than $7 billion in follow-on manufacturing assets and thousands of high-paying jobs in this historically distressed region — again, at no cost to the U.S. taxpayer.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
The Spain winger may only be 16 but his ability to read the game instantaneously and pick the best follow-on pass or shot is outstanding
The comparisons between Yamal and the former Barca icon Messi are inevitable.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the increase in costs are the follow-on effects, such as the likely drop-off in ad spending that comes with tighter budgets and the potential slowdown in consumer spending that could result from higher prices and rising unemployment.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ankit Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The catalytic impact of this plant alone has produced more than $7 billion in follow-on manufacturing assets and thousands of high-paying jobs in this historically distressed region — again, at no cost to the U.S. taxpayer.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
The Spain winger may only be 16 but his ability to read the game instantaneously and pick the best follow-on pass or shot is outstanding
The comparisons between Yamal and the former Barca icon Messi are inevitable.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the increase in costs are the follow-on effects, such as the likely drop-off in ad spending that comes with tighter budgets and the potential slowdown in consumer spending that could result from higher prices and rising unemployment.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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