follow-on
adjective
fol·low-on
ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 
-ˌän
: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression
follow-on
noun
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The Spain winger may only be 16 but his ability to read the game instantaneously and pick the best follow-on pass or shot is outstanding
The comparisons between Yamal and the former Barca icon Messi are inevitable.
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the increase in costs are the follow-on effects, such as the likely drop-off in ad spending that comes with tighter budgets and the potential slowdown in consumer spending that could result from higher prices and rising unemployment.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Northrop Grumman Space Logistics’ follow-on spacecraft, MEV-2, is currently docked to Intelsat 10-02 and will continue providing life-extension services for an additional four years.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Some legal experts say the Trump administration's decision to ignore Boasberg's original and follow-on rulings is setting up a Constitutional crisis between the executive and judicial branches.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Pol Ballús, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Beyond the increase in costs are the follow-on effects, such as the likely drop-off in ad spending that comes with tighter budgets and the potential slowdown in consumer spending that could result from higher prices and rising unemployment.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Northrop Grumman Space Logistics’ follow-on spacecraft, MEV-2, is currently docked to Intelsat 10-02 and will continue providing life-extension services for an additional four years.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Some legal experts say the Trump administration's decision to ignore Boasberg's original and follow-on rulings is setting up a Constitutional crisis between the executive and judicial branches.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Follow-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow-on. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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