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    aftermath
    /ˈɑːftəmaθ/

    noun

    • 1. the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event: "food prices soared in the aftermath of the drought"
    • 2. new grass growing after mowing or harvest.

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  2. Sep 3, 2017 · "In the aftermath of the scandal, the President resigned from office." "In the backwash of the scandal, the President resigned from office." "As a consequence of the scandal, the President resigned from office." The word "aftereffect" could be used; however, it usually means that there was a delay involved in the response:

  3. aftermath Noun the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes: 'Aftermath' is mostly used to signify a major or significant event, caused as a consequence of another event. Although similar, 'after-effect' could also imply small or minor consequences to an event. Aftermath refers to the immediate period ...

  4. Jun 8, 2020 · Concur and agree are synonyms, but "I couldn't agree more" is a set phrase. While they technically mean the same thing, replacing agree with concur in that phrase sounds a little peculiar. Concur is highly formal, commonly found in legislative or judicial settings. Agree is a more frequent and common word. "I couldn't agree more" is somewhat ...

  5. May 11, 2016 · I frequently use the expression "I would love to" when I write e-mails to request things from the other party. As in "I would love to have a call to discuss..." I feel like it conveys humility,

  6. Compulsory (“Required; obligatory; mandatory”), mandatory (“Obligatory; required or commanded by authority”), and obligatory (“Imposing obligation, morally or legally; binding”) have related and similar meanings.

  7. Aug 8, 2016 · To me the "after that" is better for describing the sequence. The followed-by clause lacks an anchor, and the active-then-passive (we review... followed by) creates a disjunction. And presenting lacks a subject. The first sentence is fine. The second is a disaster. You can put two ideas in a sequence by using then.

  8. As such, the original origins of the phrase caused it to invoke physical helplessness. As such is defined on Dictionary.com as: a. as being what is indicated; in that capacity: An officer of the law, as such, is entitled to respect. b. in itself or in themselves: The position, as such, does not appeal to him, but the salary is a lure.

  9. Jan 27, 2015 · Here's a rhyme that hits on the "old is gold" idea: Make new friends, but keep the old, One is silver and the other gold.

  10. Nov 25, 2022 · 0. "Numerate" means having the ability to understand and work with numbers. The opposite of this is innumerate, meaning the inability in the same area. This is comparable with literate and illiterate, which mean respectively that you can, or cannot read. Note though, that 'numerate' merely means you have the ability, not that you are especially ...

  11. May 31, 2013 · I suggest the phrasal verb storm off, which encompasses the idea of leaving with anger.I find the use of lope to be at odds with the need for anger in the motion, since a lope is "a long, easy stride; a leisurely canter"; ease and leisureliness are not compatible with anger.