upon the heels of

A form of on the heels of — In close pursuit of; close behind.

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Meanings

preposition
  1. alternativeAlternative form of on the heels of.
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APA

upon the heels of. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upon%20the%20heels%20of

MLA

“upon the heels of.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upon%20the%20heels%20of. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “upon the heels of,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upon%20the%20heels%20of.

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