afterward

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During the Cold War and for decades afterward, they focused intensely on nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles—high-tech instruments of mass destruction with rare components that were relatively straightforward to trace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Darda pointed out that the last time this happened, the S&P 500 skittered to the edge of bear-market territory shortly afterward.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Diamondback appears to be making a rational choice that should pay off as prices stay high during the war, and afterward too as countries rebuild their inventories.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The difference appeared in how the cells responded afterward.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

“Fine. Just be sure you clean up the mess afterward, girls. I don’t want any basketball players to trip.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee