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aftermath

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


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Arda Guler, who scored Real's first two goals, was given a red card in the aftermath of the defeat after storming over to the referee.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Stewart also called the film’s second half, which heavily focuses on the ImClone stock trading case and its aftermath, “a bit lazy.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The start of the war in Iran pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, though they did not reach the same levels as during the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In the aftermath, state regulators took crisis-proofing measures, establishing a financial-stability task force and subjecting life insurers to new stress-testing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The broadcast and its aftermath had become the week’s leading story.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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