aftermath

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Thanks to trade liberalization in the aftermath of the Cold War, the Global South went from producing 19% of the world’s gross domestic product in 1990 to 42% in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

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

In years when there was little polarization or more national unity, like in the aftermath of 9/11, the effect of playing in a diverse political group disappears almost completely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As we stand in the checkout line and Vivi pays for her haul with leaves glamoured to seem like bills, I think again of the aftermath of the banquet-turned-coronation.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black