aftermath
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Stewart also called the film’s second half, which heavily focuses on the ImClone stock trading case and its aftermath, “a bit lazy.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
That level has only previously been reached in the aftermath of World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The office, which is responsible for coordinating during emergencies, was under scrutiny following the alert failures of the Eaton fire, and officials had promised in the aftermath to revamp the small office.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Evidence in the judge-led inquiry - which is examining the lead up to the attacks and decisions made in the aftermath - started again on Monday following a short break over Easter.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
All around on both sides for a considerable distance the land smoked broodingly, like the aftermath of a forest fire.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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