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What does “a follow-up email” mean?
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C1
A message sent after an earlier conversation or meeting, to confirm or continue it
“I'll send a follow-up email with the details.”
From the C1 lesson Staying in Touch (keeping in touch).
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What does “a follow-up email” mean?
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