aftermath
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In the immediate aftermath, emergency workers were focusing on saving lives, not identifying the bodies.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Boasting the reputation of the Championship's top performer, Lennon told McGinn "you're not even the best player in your house" in the aftermath of a defeat to brother Stephen's St Mirren.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Shares of Rocket Lab, AST, Planet Labs and other space stocks tumbled in the aftermath.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A teammate called out the second-year quarterback online, and the Giants locker room reportedly addressed the aftermath internally to help cool the tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Even though the place was deserted, the aftermath of that final period of calisthenics lingered, the stink of boy sweat; armpits and feet.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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