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In a news release, the DWP outlined the next steps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Back to her next steps: Before investing the inheritance — preferably, conservative investments given her age — she should make sure she has enough set aside in an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
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- what's next
- the path forward
- action items
- follow-up actions
- subsequent tasks
Possible Antonyms
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- final outcome
- back to the drawing board
- previous steps
- a full stop
