as in following
to come after in time
the inscription at the base actually postdates the statue itself by a number of years
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025 -
At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the filter needs replacing, wipe or vacuum the slats to remove pet hair and dust buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Technology that opens up new avenues meets the hype in a way that AI replacing baby investment bankers or advertising studios just doesn’t.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Currently Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development, Bellettini was seated next to Cantino at a press briefing in March when Demna, the Georgian designer who had revved up Balenciaga, was revealed as Gucci’s next creative director, succeeding Sabato De Sarno.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lagarde has herself been president of the European Central Bank since 2019, succeeding Draghi.—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Postdating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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