as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
you said you would put all of the files in order, but you didn't follow through with it
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The goal, Hill says, is to find the balance between saving for the future and living a fulfilling life now.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The state mandates more affordable housing to be built in high-density areas near mass transit lines, yet court actions hinder development from taking place fulfilling the directive.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is a solid chance that the AI might not be proficient at performing music therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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For instance, Schultz has steadfastly fought against performing blood transfusions in the field, despite the federal government’s offer of billions of dollars in grants to pay for them.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Agents with the Federal Bureau of Information are executing a search at a warehouse that serves as Fulton County's election hub.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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As Operation Metro Surge got into full swing earlier this month, more than 3,000 federal immigration agents flooded into Minnesota, carrying out sweeping detentions and facing off with protesters in tense confrontations.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday's ruling came amid a two-month-long crackdown by federal immigration authorities in Minnesota, with around 3,000 federal agents carrying out roughly 3,400 arrests.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, something incredible is revealed — the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower will coincide with a total solar eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In a telephone call on Saturday, Hennessey estimated that 50 of the paper’s 200 journalists are covering the story daily, doing everything from tracking protests and monitoring immigration enforcement action to covering the significant business impact on the city.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Also, the cold weather is forecast to get much worse from Sunday, with temperatures dropping even further and making the time frame for a pause in attacks hard to understand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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But in elite-level sport, there is also a danger in dreading the consequences of making a mistake.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Following through (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/following%20through%20%28with%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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