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postelection

British  
/ ˌpəʊstɪˈlɛkʃən /

adjective

  1. happening or existing after an election

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The committee’s chairman, Ken Martin, shared the postelection autopsy after coming under intense pressure from Democratic operatives, and apologized for how he handled its release.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

Instead, the postelection reality feels like a bait-and-switch.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

In a way, this conclusion conceded the postelection conclusion of a conservative cultural victory.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2026

Gold has gained 45.2% since Nov. 5, 2024 through Wednesday’s close, a record postelection year, according to Dow Jones Market Data team.

From Barron's Nov. 6, 2025

Commenting on produce postelection is the verbal equivalent of dipping one’s toe in hot lava.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 27, 2024

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