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For those not interested in hosting their own parties or don't want to go to a friends house where the game will be an afterthought, there's always a place like The Oak Tavern, where they'll have drink specials and free food to go with the relaxed atmosphere.— The Gazette-Enterprise: News
With the latter, Israel's security is more of an afterthought -- assuming much thought is being given to Israel's security at all.— Soccer Dad
The resulting embarrassment of riches for the audience at home was an afterthought, a mere surplus of enjoyment that had already been had by those involved.— Vh1 Blog
The drop in violence has made the war an afterthought -- and allowed McCain to claim we're "winning."— Salon
To some it appears to be an afterthought, as anticlimactic.— Catholic Exchange

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