wake

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His graduation came after a run of eight consecutive world championships for Mercedes, and in the wake of his then team-mate Lewis Hamilton's titanic and controversial title fight with Max Verstappen.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

However, in the wake of their split, the British singer shared some insights into the uneven dynamic that was involved in the purchase of the property in her so-called “divorce album,” “West End Girl.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The New York Police Department is making progress on tackling the scourge of retail theft that has hit businesses across the city—and the nation—in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But in the wake of left guard Zion Johnson signing with the Cleveland Browns, the Chargers still need to find better protection for Herbert and insulate the unit better from injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And sometimes when I wake up, Boo is there too.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko