wake

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In the wake of the undercover investigation, the BBC was contacted by dozens of families with allegations about Morar homes, including new claims about financial problems for self-funding residents.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Founded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and funded by the CIA’s venture-capital arm, Palantir sought to target terrorists and defend American interests.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Lastly, TMZ put vacationing lawmakers on blast in the wake of the shutdown, asking readers to send in photos of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I wake up around 8 or 9 a.m. and am excited to post my content, which I always have ready to go.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Maybe if I leave Driftaway Beach right now, even when I kind of want to wait for Mom, Eddie will wake up and be totally fine.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy