aftereffect

Example Sentences

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But it is not disconnected from it; it’s both an aftereffect and a symptom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

But now comes the aftereffect of that move — Seattle having to prepare for a relatively long trip on a short week.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Post-stroke depression is also a common aftereffect, with 1 in 3 stroke patients experiencing it, and is treatable through antidepressant medication and counseling, doctors say.

From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2023

So if the 2022 early-vote totals look “high” for either side compared with 2018, it might simply be an aftereffect of the pandemic.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022

But as far as your story goes, Alex, his action—his horrible, disgusting action—was just an aftereffect of yours.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher