aftermath
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It's hard to have much perspective in the immediate aftermath of your first league Old Firm derby defeat.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Much like the factories in Hickory, N.C., did in the aftermath of the China Shock, manufacturers in Foshan are now trying to move upmarket, focusing on higher-end furniture and custom designs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Today, institutions across Europe continue to grapple with the aftermath of that system.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
It was also the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, which left Silicon Valley little more than a “wasteland,” Romo said.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The scenes from the aftermath of the wildfire were so similar to what Akira had lived through that she shuddered and had to look away.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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