as in followed
to come after in time
the inscription at the base actually postdates the statue itself by a number of years
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The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The sky blue and white Lionel Messi jerseys favored by Argentina fans were replaced by the canary yellow of Ecuador.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The president replaced several members of the board with White House advisers, family members of administration officials, donors and longtime supporters.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Postdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdated. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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