aftermath
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Greenspan stayed in Washington as a consultant, but his public appearances were relatively scarce in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
In the aftermath, key developers, including Compass Datacenters, have withdrawn, pointing to legal uncertainty and regulatory hurdles, even though the company invested tens of millions of dollars in the effort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
And what would be the framework for taking discussions further between two foes who have had no diplomatic relations since the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution?
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
In the aftermath there were fears Stokes would retire, ending a storied England career.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
I lie facedown on her bed, pillowing my head on my arms, completely drained in the aftermath of a hellish morning.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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