post mortem

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In the post mortem of the Great Depression: there will always be someone like economist Roger Babson who will be able to say, “I told you so.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

BBC Scotland understands a post mortem examination has yet to take place as not enough of Mr Wright's body has been found.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

After a six-month wait for a post mortem, which did not provide any answers, they were able to have a funeral.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

She added that a full post mortem would be carried out but the results would not be known for a few days.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

It was clear that any research would be in the nature of a post mortem.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson