aftermath

Example Sentences

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Formal search-and rescue units were first established in the US in the immediate aftermath of the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Jurors were not shown the aftermath of Hipolito’s arrest, which went viral on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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 announcement comes days after Rousseau apologized for recording an English-only video message in the aftermath of last week’s deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In the public’s view, Lincoln's killing had been a rare event, perpetrated by Confederates enraged about the South's defeat in the Civil War and fearful of Lincoln's actions in the aftermath.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow