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also epilogs
as in sequels
a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
—sometimes used figuratively
The main character's death was alluded to in the epilogue. His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure.
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Noun
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Animation’s share of box office revenue has doubled from 9% in 2022 to 17% in 2024, led by Japanese anime and Disney sequels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025 -
The books were written in the 1950s and consist of Eloise (1955) and four sequels.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nearly half of the total 489 characters, 201 or 41 percent, will not be returning due to cancellations, series finales or character exits.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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As La Jolla’s three high school football teams head into their regular-season finales this week, The Bishop’s School and La Jolla High School will try to rebound from tough losses, while La Jolla Country Day School aims to keep up its recent momentum.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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When the Herald asked DeSantis’ office if his office plans to step in to provide state-level relief, a spokesperson directed questions to DCF and did not respond to follow-ups.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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One was the minimal personal follow-ups.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their analysis, which includes seven figures, thirteen tables, six appendices, and nearly 25,000 words, revealed three main findings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Bloomin' Brands did not release a list of restaurant closings or locations.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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What To Know All employers in the United States with 100 or more full-time employees are required to provide a 60-day notice in advance of mass layoffs or plant closings under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Epilogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogues. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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