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on the heels of

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: immediately following
came close on the heels of the announcement

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This comes on the heels of Brilliant Earth becoming the official, exclusive fine jewelry partner of the estate and the House of Taylor. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The decision to ramp up exports has come on the heels of a slowing Chinese market and plant underutilization. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The news conference took place on the heels of recent late-night attacks in the iconic gay neighborhood. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The couple’s outing comes close on the heels of a far more glitzy appearance at the Emmy Awards earlier in the week. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the heels of

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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 28 Sep. 2026.

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