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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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"You can't even sleep in case you fall in," he recalled, now in Tenerife after finally reaching the Canary Islands late last year in search of a "better life".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On 2 July 2025, the council said it had applied for contempt of court proceedings after further non‑compliance, leading to her conviction in May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Lowe also said she had written to the council for "some lenience" after lambing season and her health problems.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Technical director Matt Jackson was given the job of dismissing Edwards just weeks after saying they were united.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The kids groan but kick into high gear, helping tidy the space and picking up after themselves.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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