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aftermath

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


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For the Fed, fewer rate decisions could, in theory, mean less commentary from officials who often fan out to give speeches and interviews in the run-up to or aftermath of decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

His company obviously needs a road map for how to deal with the fallout of that situation, and reorganize in its aftermath.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Separately, reports emerged that six Dublin Civil Defence volunteers also assisted in the aftermath of the shooting.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Mada was established in 2013, in the aftermath of Egypt's 2011 uprising, which toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Gebu was still here and alive, too, very much so, and the aftermath of Ibni’s dismissal was still to come.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw


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