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postmortem

[pohst-mawr-tuhm] / poʊstˈmɔr təm /
ADJECTIVE
following death
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NOUN
analysis after death
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In the postmortem of Graham Platner’s disastrous campaign for Senate, much of the blame has fallen on one man: Daniel Moraff.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

The Journal also reviewed postmortem examination reports of a dozen Palestinians who died during detention since the start of the 2023 Gaza war.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Neville noted that in addition to their annual report, a postmortem survey tracks “how happy people are,” and if they feel the cost was worth it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

That’s the view of Morgan Stanley strategists led by Mike Wilson, who, in a note published Monday, start with a postmortem of the latest pullback.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

In the midst of all the postmortem ratiocination, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that climbing mountains will never be a safe, predictable, rule-bound enterprise.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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