aftermath

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Transport has been disrupted, roads have been blocked and dozens of homes have lost power as Scotland deals with the aftermath of Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Of course “Liberation Day” and its aftermath made for one of the wildest months ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, Ivey posted another video in which he seemed to address the aftermath of his previous comments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A quick peace will likely lead to a messy aftermath and tricky negotiations between Iran, the U.S.,

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The Battle at Fallen Timbers and its aftermath were evidence that the federal government would not hesitate to use both regular and irregular warfare to get the lands it wanted.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz