aftermath
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The whole unsettling scene was made far worse by Stephens’ reaction in the immediate aftermath of the hit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland welcomed Ukrainian refugees, immediately passing a law granting them protected status in the country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Within that rhetoric have been references to the U.N. charter’s “enemy state” clauses drafted in the aftermath of World War II, referring to defeated Germany and Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
It’s very hard for us to deal with, and we’re spending a ton of money to upgrade systems, to fight the fires, or even to deal with the aftermath of these things.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The exploding candle, the fire, the aftermath, it all led back to one careless mistake.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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