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after the (phrase)

Part of speech: phrase

Sense: occurring or happening following a particular event or period of time

Usage:

1. It started raining after the picnic.
2. After the game, we went out for dinner.
3. They finally found the lost keys after the exhaustive search.

Sense: in pursuit or search of

Usage:

1. The dog chased after the squirrel.
2. I ran after the bus, but it was too late.
3. He is always going after the latest fashion trends.

Sense: following an order or sequence

Usage:

1. C comes after the letter B in the alphabet.
2. In the recipe, you add the flour after the eggs.
3. You need to complete step two after the first one.

Sense: in the wake of

Usage:

1. They left a trail of destruction after the storm.
2. The economy suffered after the financial crisis.
3. The team struggled after the departure of their star player.

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