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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident involving an unspecified number of players had occurred in the hours after the team's win at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The Cambridge-based pharmaceutical company said Monday that the decision is based on the recommendation of the Independent Data Monitoring Committee after a planned review of trial data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Her return as Kirby Reed in 2023’s “Scream VI” marked her first major screen role after a long acting hiatus.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

Brook had the lot after the Wellington misdemeanour became public knowledge.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

These doctors may not wash their hands until after the operation.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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