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After the fact

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Retroactive ContextPlay
Used when discussing actions taken or events happening after the main event or situation. SlideWe installed the security system after the fact, which we regretted not doing sooner.
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No PreventionPlay
Emphasizes that it's not about preventing, but responding to something that has already happened. SlideThe apology came after the fact, failing to prevent the upset.
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Hindsight InsightPlay
Implies learning or realizing something afterwards, often with a sense of missed opportunity. SlideShe recognized the signs of the illness only after the fact.
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