come after

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The visit will come after a trip to Spain in June, demonstrating the pope's interest in engaging with historically Catholic but increasingly secular European countries which had been largely overlooked by his predecessor, Francis.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Thursday’s jobless claims numbers come after the U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The threatened walkouts come after the union filed two labor practice complaints with the state’s Public Employment Relations Board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“This does not happen prior to the new appointment landing in the seat … the true test is more likely to come after May if history is any guide,” the Barclays research concluded.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

For a moment, August looks as though he’s going to come after me, but then the expression on his mashed face shifts.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen