afters
Britishnoun
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informal dessert; sweet
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slang a confrontation or physical violence between football players immediately after they have been involved in a challenge for the ball
Example Sentences
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“I didn’t have patients to show ‘before and afters’ because everything is closed.
From Los Angeles Times
Hollywood films promise happily ever afters, but those weren't the main draw for audiences of "The Little Mermaid" and "Barbie."
From Salon
Queer joy and queer love that end in "happily ever afters" also exist.
From Salon
For me, now that I’m a somewhat new homeowner, hosting the afters is my favorite thing about having a house.
From Los Angeles Times
“He captures characters in motion,” Mr. Gehr added, “momentary slices of time that may make you laugh out loud while pondering their befores and afters.”
From New York Times
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