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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Yeah, but again, so fulfilling creatively.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025 -
And while the actress has her hands full with almost too many projects to count, from running her Rare Beauty empire to starring in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Gomez has said that returning to her roots has been extremely fulfilling for her.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers ranked a more respectable 12th in slugging percentage, and some of their most dynamic hitters were either not performing or not yet on the team early in the season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dupieux’s films always feature prestigious French casts and have become a reference for young cinephiles, performing well at the local box office and selling around the world.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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No team has won consecutive World Series since the Yankees got three in a row in 2000, and Los Angeles is now a step closer to accomplishing their goal.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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In some accounts of American history, the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin decisively turned public opinion against slavery, accomplishing what pamphlets and political rhetoric could not.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the data, 46% of parents regret not achieving more milestones before kids.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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Schlabach notes that these dream curls are more defined than many of the frizzier looks of the time, and that means taking a very specific route to achieving them.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the extent of land burned or the size of the crew involved in executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The first of four bills filed by the Metro Planning Department with the intention of executing on recommendations in the department’s housing and infrastructure study returned to a council agenda for the first time in a month, only to once again be deferred until November.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Emergency services are scrambling to find survivors today, with military troops, police and civilian volunteers carrying out door-by-door searches.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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In June, the Islamic State was suspected of carrying out a deadly suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Syria, which killed 22 worshipers and injured 63 others.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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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 13 Oct. 2025.
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