aftermath
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Federal authorities said in the immediate aftermath of the incident that the ICE agent was responding to a suspected “active shooter” when he opened fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Hodgson said Germany, in the aftermath of Russia-Ukraine war, turned to the Middle East for LNG supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The aftermath of World War Two weighed heavily on Liverpool, one of the most heavily bombed cities outside London, but a busy regeneration programme and a booming dock trade fostered an air of opportunity.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
From the late 1990s to the direct aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors were more concerned about economic deceleration than inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Again, I asked Mr. de Klerk why no action by the police had been taken in the aftermath of these crimes.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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