postmortem
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“I destroyed your live production database containing real business data during an active code freeze,” the agent said in a postmortem conversation with the developer.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
A forensic pathologist conducted a postmortem examination as part of the sheriff’s investigation into the woman’s death.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said postmortem reports have so far confirmed four deaths linked to contaminated drinking water.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Key discoveries from animal research have been supported by findings in postmortem human brain tissue from individuals with addiction and stress disorders, providing strong evidence that the principles uncovered in the laboratory translate to humans.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025
In the midst of all the postmortem ratiocination, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that climbing mountains will never be a safe, predictable, rule-bound enterprise.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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