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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Hollywood films promise happily ever afters, but those weren't the main draw for audiences of "The Little Mermaid" and "Barbie."
From Salon • Sep. 13, 2023
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 • Feb. 3, 2023
Order your copy of ‘L.A. Affairs: 65 true stories of nightmare dates & happily ever afters’
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2021
The joy of a buffet of elections is being able to graze on the details that emerge beyond the main headlines - the political afters while most people are gorging on the main course.
From BBC • May 9, 2021
Befores and afters, dos and don’ts, Farewells and hellos and good-byes.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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