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aftermath

[af-ter-math, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌmæθ, ˈɑf- /


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"We were on the team bus, I said a few words," said assistant captain Mel Reid of the aftermath of Kupcho's heroics.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Friedman was, as usual, channeling mainstream foreign policy dogma, which briefly held that constructive change might emerge from the chaotic aftermath of the Oct.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

By getting everyone excited, in the aftermath of last weekend’s thrilling season-opening win at Cal, about the new tune they’re singing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

On that day and in the immediate aftermath, Americans and those who admired America spoke about what made our country good: Our constitutionally protected and culturally lauded freedoms, including of speech, religion, and the press.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

Even though the place was deserted, the aftermath of that final period of calisthenics lingered, the stink of boy sweat; armpits and feet.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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