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aftermath

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


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Most recently, his firm M Strategic Communications took on Lineage as a client in the aftermath of the toxic fire at its cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

It was that Stephens celebrated his late tackle in the immediate aftermath, raising his arms to the home crowd before trading high-fives and smiles with teammates on the sideline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

It’s very hard for us to deal with, and we’re spending a ton of money to upgrade systems, to fight the fires, or even to deal with the aftermath of these things.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

In the post, he spoke of the events of that day and said he would be "forever grateful" to all those who helped him in the aftermath of the crash.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Marcus hardly knew how to deal with the aftermath of that fateful day at the circus.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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