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aftermath

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


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But, as Reid pointed out, three of these previous occasions took place in the aftermath of a recession, as the stock market was just bouncing back.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Rosenthal, 69, co-founded the Tribeca Festival alongside Robert De Niro in 2002, in the aftermath of 9/11, as a way to revitalize downtown Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the aftermath of the Ashes, players who have been discarded by McCullum's regime have been critical of the England set-up.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The new trailer shows that everyone will be reeling in the aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I lie facedown on her bed, pillowing my head on my arms, completely drained in the aftermath of a hellish morning.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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