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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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Early last year, soon after Zuckerberg and Chan attended President Trump’s inauguration, CZI told staff its mission was changing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Bass advanced to the Nov. 3 runoff after taking first place in the June 2 primary, winning about 34% of the vote in the primary.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Soon after reopening, however, visitors documented algae blooms, bubbling surfaces and peeling liner, prompting questions about the quality of the work.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

The National Trust, which looks after Dunwich Heath, has said the area only recently showed signs of recovery following extreme heat and drought in 2022.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Fourteen days after the accident, Phineas develops a huge abscess under the skin just above his eyes.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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