aftermath

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When the fund was first announced, councillor Susan Aitken, the leader of Glasgow City Council, said supporting local businesses was a key priority in the aftermath of the fire.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

But one day, in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy, I’d woken up in the spotlight.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi