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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Hydrolysate has the highest protein content, followed by isolate and concentrate.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
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Had the old formula been followed, residents would be getting about $3,800 each.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Up front, the frunk is replaced by a duct through the hood, providing yet more grip to balance things.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Sep. 2025
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It was torn down in 1985, ultimately replaced by mixed-use development.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Postdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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