post-war
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“A longer disruption implies larger inventory drawdowns, a more challenging post-war refill, and a higher residual risk premium, supporting a higher long-term price anchor.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The result could be more post-war supply growth, but greater volatility.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The announcement on Tuesday marks a milestone in Tokyo's shift away from the pacifism that has characterised its post-war defence policy.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The cards, which helped identify people, were to play a key role in the de-Nazification process in post-war Germany.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
And indeed, introducing classical music to the masses became something of a mission for post-war governments.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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