afterglows

noun

Definition of afterglowsnext
plural of afterglow
1
as in echoes

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2
as in haloes

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  1. auroras
  2. repercussions
  3. implications
Noun
  • In Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park along the Canadian border in the fall or winter months is the best time to chase auroras, according to Expedia.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the northern and southern hemispheres.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of auroras
Noun
  • Therefore, in addition to both the humanitarian and geopolitical repercussions, there is the potential for economic upheaval as well.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Allowing sustainability to operate independently and unchecked could open a company to various legal and regulatory repercussions.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of repercussions
Noun
  • Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is a very nuanced definition with far-reaching implications.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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