as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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The defender follows, more out of duty than desire.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026 -
The story follows Alejandro and Karla, two young people trying to impress each other on their first date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Specifically, Goodson notes that fermentation can enhance the absorption of nutrients like B vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron that aren’t always easily absorbed in their original form.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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Bees are another classic example, as 2001 research from the Journal of Experimental Biology notes.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Listens (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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