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postelection

British

/ ˌpəʊstɪˈlɛkʃən /

adjective

happening or existing after an election

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Regional banks have lagged behind, however, amid worries about a slowing economy and weakening credit conditions, and the biggest private prison stocks are down big in 2025 after getting a postelection bump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Gold has gained 45.2% since Nov. 5, 2024 through Wednesday’s close, a record postelection year, according to Dow Jones Market Data team.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Marshals and is also fending off an SEC suit that would require most crypto tokens to be registered as securities—has enjoyed a nice postelection surge.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2024

Leaders of California’s three public university systems, recognizing the postelection tension, issued a statement of reassurance Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

Fortney embraced his actions in a postelection Facebook post viewed by many as his concession.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

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