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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While demand for travel surged in the years immediately following pandemic restrictions, price sensitivity appears to be returning as economic uncertainty grows.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The department said there have been no arrests in connection with the case, but investigators are actively following leads.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The board also voted to install Matt Floca as CEO and executive director, replacing Trump ally Richard Grenell, who oversaw far-reaching changes at the venue that prompted an outcry from many artists and exacerbated the operation's financial challenges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Defensively, the Aggies are replacing 11 players, including starting linebackers, starting edge rushers and a starting cornerback.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, took over as chief executive at Disney’s annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, succeeding longtime CEO Bob Iger.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The projects that are succeeding have raised the bar— Hyperliquid and Uniswap, for example, now share revenue with token holders.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Postdating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postdating. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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