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[then] / ðɛn /




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As smoke, then distressed passengers emerged from the rear of the plane, it because clear what had happened.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

That is meant to ensure that companies don’t declare imports at one price but then turn around and sell them at a lower one, which could undercut the effectiveness of the tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

From Boyle Heights to Monterey Park, residents said they were overwhelmed by the smoke from the week-long fire, and then tormented by the horrible stench from decaying meat and seafood.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Shares dipped and then recovered after Sandisk and Western Digital failed to deliver the sort of knockout guidance investors are used to.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The Battle of Manila rages on for days, then weeks, as American and Philippine forces push the Japanese soldiers toward surrender.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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