aftermath
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Stewart also called the film’s second half, which heavily focuses on the ImClone stock trading case and its aftermath, “a bit lazy.”
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
The start of the war in Iran pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, though they did not reach the same levels as during the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
And Sir Keir, as the head of that family, will have to deal with the deeply-emotional aftermath.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 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
At any rate, he waited till the hiccupping aftermath of his tears had subsided a little.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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