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after

[af-ter, ahf-] / ˈæf tər, ˈɑf- /


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As an outdoor cat, Charlie would spend her days roaming the streets but one day in April - after recently moving to a new area - she never returned home.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

—European markets started the new week mostly higher after most ended the previous week lower, except for Germany’s DAX, which closed at a new record.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Logan Sargeant jumps out of his smoking Williams after crashing in final practice in 2024, causing extensive damage which meant he was unable to take part in qualifying.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

On Sunday night, rescuers successfully reached a village on Palue Island, just north of Flores's mainland, that had been cut off for nearly two full days after the initial quake.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Long after the accident, his doctor will sum up his case for a medical journal.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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