aftermath
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The 42-year-old emerged as a vocal critic of Bass in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed his home.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Clarke was reluctant to big things up in the aftermath but he was pleased, you could tell.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
For Alex, now aged 36, and his father André Hanscombe, revisiting that day has one purpose: to share what they experienced and to spark a wider conversation about the aftermath of the tragedy.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
In the aftermath of fire, such grasses often spring up quickly and shade out native plants.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
In the aftermath of the attack she wandered the forest for three days, chewing acorns, until a wagon train discovered her.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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