on the heels of
phrase
: immediately following
came close on the heels of the announcement
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And for the jersey-clad among them, leaving the country on the heels of their favorite teams’ World Cup exits, what that suitcase beholds is worth stopping for.
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Noah White,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Blake Lively is seeking more than $8 million in legal fees on the heels of her settlement with Justin Baldoni.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
For wine lovers, this year’s celebrations arrive on the heels of another milestone.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
These awards follow on the heels of THR‘s record-breaking 85 noms at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Noah White,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
Blake Lively is seeking more than $8 million in legal fees on the heels of her settlement with Justin Baldoni.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
For wine lovers, this year’s celebrations arrive on the heels of another milestone.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
These awards follow on the heels of THR‘s record-breaking 85 noms at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards.
—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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“On the heels of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20heels%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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