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aftermath

[af-ter-math, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌmæθ, ˈɑf- /


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By revealing activity that traditional gamma-ray observations can miss, Einstein Probe may give astronomers a new way to study both the immediate aftermath of neutron star mergers and their connection to gravitational-wave events.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Instead, its jurisdiction would be limited to crimes committed inside Kosovo in the immediate aftermath of the war.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The aftermath is anything but simple, and that “Promising Young Woman” is so vexing only proves there is no easy way to make sense of the senseless.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The admittedly nervous executive started Monday’s news conferences by apologizing to the Clippers’ faithful for the aftermath of the Leonard situation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

In the aftermath of the Santa Anita Handicap, everyone at the track was buzzing about the foul Count Atlas had committed against Seabiscuit.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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