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Discover LudwigThe phrase "aftermath of a first" is not standard and may be confusing in written English.
It could be used in contexts discussing the consequences or results following an initial event or experience, but it lacks clarity without additional context.
Example: "The aftermath of a first encounter can often shape future interactions."
Alternatives: "consequences of a first" or "results of a first".
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"The aftermath of a first loss is a function of the psyche of the fighter," said Ken Hershman, the vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports, adding, "There are plenty of great fighters who lost close fights but come back stronger than ever".
'IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE' -- Wong Kar-wai's bewitching melodrama on the nature of romance as seen through the eyes of a man and woman being cheated on by their respective spouses; it's as dizzyingly romantic, and as unsettling, as the aftermath of a first kiss.
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Not a bad career choice in the aftermath of a third unbeaten season and especially now that USA Basketball has called to confer upon him the honor of being his country's head coach.
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Donald J. Trump lashed out on Tuesday in the aftermath of a disappointing first debate with Hillary Clinton, scolding the moderator, criticizing a beauty pageant winner for her physique and raising the prospect of an all-out attack on Bill Clinton's marital infidelities in the final stretch of the campaign.
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