follow
verb (used with object)
to come after in sequence, order of time, etc..
has followed
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present perfectof follow (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many a deposed Caribbean or South American leader has followed a route familiar to Super Bowl champions and snowbirds.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Yet, this season has followed a different storyline.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Pope Leo’s statements come amid a growing debate that has followed the AI industry as the technology improves.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Scott’s track record of big aces and occasional double faults has followed him from tennis to college sports and back again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“She left traces. My companion has followed them, and he will return when he’s found out where she went. I shall stay with you.”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
