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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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“We hope these findings provide them with some measure of peace and closure after several difficult months.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Just a few years ago, banks couldn’t get away from commercial real-estate loans fast enough, fearing potential losses as office vacancy rates remained elevated after the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Authorities said receiving treatment for rabies directly after a potential exposure “is highly effective.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Free cash flow is essentially the money companies have left over after expenses and making big-ticket investments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

“I don’t care! You don’t go out after dark over there. Hell, you can barely do that in this part of town.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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