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Discover LudwigThe word "post-mortem" is correct in written English
It is typically used to refer to an analysis or discussion of an event after it has occurred, often to evaluate what went wrong or right. Example: "After the project failed, the team held a post-mortem to identify the key issues." Alternatives include "after-action review" or "retrospective."
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post-mortem
noun
Alternative spelling of post mortem
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Postmodern or post-mortem?
First off, the post-mortem.
A post-mortem will take place.
History is a post-mortem examination".
Rik Mayall's post-mortem has proven inconclusive.
"The post-mortem was done this morning.
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Except post mortem.
John F. Kennedy Assassination: Post Mortem, 1976.
Inquiries are continuing and a post- mortem is taking place".
Post mortem reports hint at a ritualistic thrashing.
Some of us carried out the post mortem care.
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