followed by vs following by

The correct phrase is 'followed by.' 'Following by' is not a standard English construction. 'Followed by' is commonly used to indicate the sequence of events or items.

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followed by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the sequence of events or items. It is typically followed by the thing or action that comes next.

Examples:

The main course was followed by dessert.
The meeting was followed by a networking session.
The movie was followed by a discussion.
The book is followed by a sequel.
The concert was followed by an encore performance.

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It was followed by HackerDefender in 2003.
Most artists use a traditional method followed by a pole-raising ceremony.
Versed 5 followed by sux 75.
A short sabbatical followed by international acclaim.
GRÉTAR HANGED HIMSELF followed by an exclamation mark.
I find oncidium bulbs often shrivel followed by new growth.
Elimination of etoricoxib occurs almost exclusively through metabolism followed by renal excretion.
Lauda won followed by Scheckter and Watson.
It was followed by numerous other consultations.
This was followed by a long silence.
Click More Settings button followed by General tab.
Each presentation was followed by discussions.
Action should be followed by a conscious calmness.
Shoken-Takarami is leading the pack, followed by Nanja-Korya.
He's heading toward the bench followed by his entire offensive unit.
Clarke in the lead, followed by Mamo Wolde, Ethiopia.
So brief a clamor, followed by a fetid breath.
The first symptom appears to be severe choking... followed by immediate unconsciousness.
Yet you are always followed by so many servants.
That little chirp followed by two chirps is now switched on.

following by

This phrase is not a standard English construction and is incorrect.

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The highest target of the audience to the Festival has been included among 31/40 years with 26% of the presences following by the target 21/30 years with 24% and 41/50 years with 21%.
Mixing of raw materials is following by automatic press-molding and, for big and particular shapes, manual casting.
Initial sales were slow, but the book gained a following by word of mouth and became a bestseller.
Whip the meringue with the brown sugar 2 separately then fold third of the meringue into the first mixture, add the sifted flour and baking powder delicately following by the rest of the meringue.
The fox suddenly heard a loud gunshot following by a loud howl from the wolf.
The Pleistocene, lasting several million years, was following by the Holocene about 10,000 years ago, coinciding with the human invention of agriculture.
Excursion for 3 hours ca., following by lunch with fish base menu: from € 35,00.
Vision Be Mine following by a length. Pie-O-My behind.
I should like to say the following by way of conclusion.
I should like to say the following by way of introduction.
We have gained a sizeable following by posting content that is viral, fun and likely to be shared.
Then, there is the synthetic blue layer following by the spraying white plaster.
The 1995 season was only average, with the Seahawks going 8-8, following by a 7-9 campaign in 1996.
The whole track plan and the 3D views are shown below, following by detailed explanation of JumpJet's idea.
Featured by many movie productions companies, the private setting will be yours for the early afternoon cocktail reception, following by a lunch buffet.
Pot-Limit Omaha has action, intrigue, and an almost-cult-like following by many poker enthusiasts.
Day 2: Welcome aperitif in the morning following by a tour of the resort.
Many have already developed a following by giving talks and seminars in areas where they live and work.
Bernard Ravet (Chalon-sur-Saône, 1947) and his son Guy's (Pompaples, 1983) haute cuisine dishes have ensured them a following by the most eclectic gastronomes.
The Finnish Air Force assigns the matriculation numbers to its aircraft by assigning each type a two-letter code following by dash and an individual aircraft number.

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