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  • A prefix signifying behind, back, after.

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  • prefix after, later
  • prefix behind

Etymologies

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Latin post ("after, behind").

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Examples

  • For a style to be called post- anything, lands it with a problem.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2011

  • The U.S. can demonstrate some sorely needed far-sighted leadership by working with Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and other nations to put a contingency plan in place to prepare for a potential implosion, and begin reaching out to the Syrian opposition to promote a peaceful transition which reconciles each of Syria's ethnic groups with their post- Assad aspirations.

    Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Is A Civil War in Syria's Future? Amb. Marc Ginsberg 2011

  • Though Zimmerman devotes the bulk of his memoir to the '60s, he also gives readers a front row seat to his post-'60s activities, which have included a key role at Wounded Knee -- check out his previous book, Airlift to Wounded Knee -- and his tireless efforts to help progressive candidates win elections and to promote such issues as public campaign financing, reasonable assisted suicide and medical marijuana.

    Michael Sigman: '60s Memoir Troublemaker Speaks to Us Now Michael Sigman 2011

  • The U.S. can demonstrate some sorely needed far-sighted leadership by working with Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and other nations to put a contingency plan in place to prepare for a potential implosion, and begin reaching out to the Syrian opposition to promote a peaceful transition which reconciles each of Syria's ethnic groups with their post- Assad aspirations.

    Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Is A Civil War in Syria's Future? Amb. Marc Ginsberg 2011

  • Though Zimmerman devotes the bulk of his memoir to the '60s, he also gives readers a front row seat to his post-'60s activities, which have included a key role at Wounded Knee -- check out his previous book, Airlift to Wounded Knee -- and his tireless efforts to help progressive candidates win elections and to promote such issues as public campaign financing, reasonable assisted suicide and medical marijuana.

    Michael Sigman: '60s Memoir Troublemaker Speaks to Us Now Michael Sigman 2011

  • The U.S. can demonstrate some sorely needed far-sighted leadership by working with Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and other nations to put a contingency plan in place to prepare for a potential implosion, and begin reaching out to the Syrian opposition to promote a peaceful transition which reconciles each of Syria's ethnic groups with their post- Assad aspirations.

    Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Is A Civil War in Syria's Future? Amb. Marc Ginsberg 2011

  • This was exactly the scenario California legislators had in mind when they passed a post- Kelo law in 2006 requiring the government to show "specific and quantifiable" evidence of blight and that the blight couldn't be improved without eminent domain.

    Property Rights Knockout 2011

  • Once the bill clears the final legislative hurdle—which the government wants before the end of 2011—farmers would be able to enter into forward contracts for the sale of grain in the post-Aug. 1 period.

    Canada Bill Details Plans for Wheat Board Paul Vieira 2011

  • The U.S. can demonstrate some sorely needed far-sighted leadership by working with Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and other nations to put a contingency plan in place to prepare for a potential implosion, and begin reaching out to the Syrian opposition to promote a peaceful transition which reconciles each of Syria's ethnic groups with their post- Assad aspirations.

    Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Is A Civil War in Syria's Future? Amb. Marc Ginsberg 2011

  • Ian Davenport samples the iridescent resonance of a Paul Bonnard post- impressionist painting and lets the colours slur down his canvas.

    This week's new exhibitions 2011

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