aftermath
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If you later receive a settlement or court judgment from the teenage driver’s insurance company, Medicare would typically be reimbursed for any conditional payments it made in the immediate aftermath of the automobile accident.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Japanese currency was surging at the time in the aftermath of a major earthquake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
During the crossover, the main continuity’s Spider-Man teamed up with another dimension’s Spidey — Miles Morales — who then ended up moving to the main Marvel universe in the event’s aftermath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Residents in Kumamoto prefecture awoke on Wednesday to the aftermath of the quake, with images showing debris on the streets and collapsed buildings, including the worship hall of the 19th Century Yatshushiro Shrine.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
They came out in large numbers in the aftermath of a shipwreck to stand on the beach and stare in awe at the latest foundering vessel; some brought binoculars and cameras.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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