follow through on/with
idiom
1
: to complete (an activity or process that has been started)
He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.
We feared they would follow through on/with their threat.
2
sports
: to complete a stroke or swing
You should follow through on your backhand.
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The Sportico Sports Stock Index slipped 62 points in February, ending at 1,415 and failing to follow through on a scorching start to 2025.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2025
But questions remain whether Trump will follow through on his promise to impose the tariffs and both Mexico and Canada are trying to convince the Trump administration not to do so.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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For those wondering what might become of Soldier Field if the Bears follow through on plans to move to Arlington Heights or an adjacent domed stadium, circle Nov. 1 on your calendar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2025
But questions remain whether Trump will follow through on his promise to impose the tariffs and both Mexico and Canada are trying to convince the Trump administration not to do so.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
ExtraEssay – Best Service for Complex Assignments While most assignment essay writing services claim to produce dissertation-level products, not all of them can follow through on the assertion.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
For those wondering what might become of Soldier Field if the Bears follow through on plans to move to Arlington Heights or an adjacent domed stadium, circle Nov. 1 on your calendar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Follow through on/with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20through%20on%2Fwith. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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