aftershock
Example Sentences
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When the time comes, these words from Ms. Antonetta will merit consideration: “Programs of euthanasia and sterilization don’t just live in the past, terrible but finished. Their aftershocks are terrible and here.”
Russian scientists said the quake was an aftershock from an earlier earthquake in April, Reuters reported.
From Washington Post
Investors wary of global stress should keep their eyes on Silicon Valley, as ructions in this major U.S. industry cause aftershocks in Europe and beyond.
From Reuters
At least two aftershocks, each of magnitude 2.6, were detected several minutes later.
From Los Angeles Times
He added that the UK was dealing with "the aftershocks of two significant events".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
