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aftershock

[af-ter-shok, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌʃɒk, ˈɑf- /




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Aftershock sequences weaken over time, but strain accrual can lead to larger earthquakes in the future.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023

Through "Aftershock," we follow Shamony's mother, Shawnee Benton Gibson, her grieving partner, Omari Maynard, and Amber's surviving partner Bruce McIntyre as they transform the pain of their loss into activism.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2022

In 2017, a prize-winning cow named Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 cranked out 78,170 pounds of milk—more than 200 pounds every single day.

From Scientific American • Jun. 20, 2019

The band, that was formed in 1975, is due to release its 21st studio album, "Aftershock", later this year.

From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2013

Aftershock, Motörhead's 21st studio LP, is due in September.

From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2013




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