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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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“South Africa has a chance; we can compete,” Tshabalala said in an interview after the draw.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

George Russell's admission after qualifying that he has been struggling to maximise the Mercedes car all season felt like a seminal moment in the championship fight.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Nuvalent shares jumped after GSK’s $10.6 billion acquisition offer, while GSK’s ADRs slid.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

To the outside world, Xi Jinping appears invincible, with leaders from across the globe jetting to China one after another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

When we’re done with the meal, Arlo and I cut into the triple-chocolate cake that Aunt J picked up for us after work.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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