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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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Garrett, a two-time NFL defensive player of the year, has been on injured reserve since undergoing knee surgery after the opener.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

He caught his flights but said he was worried about being able to get back on Sunday after the Thursday attack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

The Kenyan government says it has now identified 66 people who may have been in contact with him after he arrived there.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

“I’ve executed every pitch that I throw thousands of times,” Skubal said after his start.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Phineas is like a small child who says he is running away from home after lunch and then comes up with a new idea over his sandwich.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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