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following

/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ preposition B2
  1. After, subsequent to. · Following the meeting, we all had a chat.· We published our findings following a thorough review of others' earlier reports.
  2. In accordance with; as per. · Following all relevant safety instructions, administer a dose of the corticosteroid.· Administer a dose of the corticosteroid, following all relevant safety instructions.
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Akela the Lone Wolf lay by the side of his rock as a sign that the leadership of the Pack was open, and Shere Khan with his following of scrap-fed wolves walked to and fro openly being flattered.
The Jungle Book, p. 21 · B2
I did the best I could and I thought I was following your instructions.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 56 · C1
On the following day Mr.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 116 · C1
The following Monday Anne surprised Marilla by coming down from her room with her basket of books on her arm and hip and her lips primmed up into a line of determination.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 126 · C1

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