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afterlife

[af-ter-lahyf, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌlaɪf, ˈɑf- /


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Locals, for whom it is traditional to touch dead relatives to usher them into the afterlife, have chased off health teams sent to enforce no-contact funeral rules.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Like your friend, they will tell themselves that they will get around to it, but the afterlife can catch up to them first.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

The deeper lesson, though, is that a constitutional right’s popular origins do not guarantee a democratic afterlife.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

It has had a long, international afterlife; you can watch it now on Disney+.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

“Perfect ghost-wear. We discussed what her afterlife attire would be.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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