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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller after the Olympic break.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The rules have been strengthened many times after scandals including "Qatargate", in which a number of EU lawmakers were accused in 2022 of being paid to promote the interests of Qatar and Morocco.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Most recently, he was fired by the Rangers in 2025 after two years with the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The compromise agreement comes after a month of talks in which Ferrari and Audi were leading a push to prevent the move to 60-40 being made in one step for 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“No, Sadie. She wanted her mother back. You never looked at Mercy the same way after she lost her gift. You have no idea how much that hurt her.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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