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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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The latest hope for follow-through—not just pardoning the rioters, but arresting those who had put them away—had been pinned on Martin, with all of D.C. under his jurisdiction.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Another factor behind lower oil prices: Trump has not followed through on former President Joe Biden’s final-hours move on January 10 to target Russia’s energy sector with harsh sanctions.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Noun
But its success will depend entirely on follow-through — and worryingly, on the moods and machinations of the two men who lead these countries.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The latest hope for follow-through—not just pardoning the rioters, but arresting those who had put them away—had been pinned on Martin, with all of D.C. under his jurisdiction.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
Verb
Luckily, American companies continue to follow through on their promises to deliver U.S. LNG quickly, affordably, and reliably.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Another factor behind lower oil prices: Trump has not followed through on former President Joe Biden’s final-hours move on January 10 to target Russia’s energy sector with harsh sanctions.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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“Follow-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-through. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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