sequels

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a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:

I'm reading the sequel to "Gone with the Wind".

an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:

There was a dramatic sequel to last Thursday's scandalous revelations when the minister suddenly announced his resignation.

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a book, movie, or play that continues the story of a previous work:

Sequels to movies like "Jaws" and "Superman" have become big business in the film industry.

a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.:

The movie sequel did even better at the box office than the original.

an event that happens after and is the result of an earlier event:

a sequel to sth Yesterday's vote was a controversial sequel to the decision to change the guidelines.