Follow on from

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verb

To occur after and because of something else.

His resignation followed on from a succession of scandals in the company.
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Often appears as...

  • following on from yesterday
  • follow on from success
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Causal Connection

Emphasizes that one event directly influences the next.

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Enrollment numbers soared, following on from the school's improved reputation.
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Sequential Importance

Signifies that the following event is a significant part of a sequence.

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His speech followed on from his election victory.
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Reflective Response

Used when behavior or action is a reflection on earlier events.

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Their new policy clearly followed on from public demand.
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