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follow–through
noun fol·low–through \ˈfä-lō-ˌthrü, ˌfä-lō-ˈ, -lə-\
sports : the part of a stroke, swing, or kick that happens after a ball is hit
: the act of completing an action or process
Full Definition of FOLLOW-THROUGH
1
: the part of the stroke following the striking of a ball
2
: the act or an instance of following through
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First Known Use of FOLLOW-THROUGH
1897
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