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afterthought

[af-ter-thawt, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌθɔt, ˈɑf- /
NOUN
idea that occurs after it is timely
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"We have seen the very serious consequences that online harms can have...The safety of children cannot be an afterthought," said Culture Minister Marc Miller in a statement announcing the proposal.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

An afterthought among Argentina's plethora of star forwards - sporadic international appearances and a fistful of goals.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

As a result, gaming hardware is skyrocketing in price, and gamers feel like an afterthought.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

It seemed the task of entertaining her audience had become an afterthought.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

As an afterthought, he added, “It’s a nice night out. You can really hear the frogs.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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