in the wake of

Idioms  

1. Following directly on, as in In the wake of the procession, a number of small children came skipping down the aisle . This usage alludes to the waves made behind a passing vessel. [c. 1800]

2. In the aftermath of, as a consequence of, as in Famine often comes in the wake of war . [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

In the wake of the war with Iran, the energy sector has since proven an even stronger haven for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sean McVay hopes Puka Nacua will “learn and grow” in the wake of a woman filing a lawsuit against the wide receiver as the Rams consider a contract extension.

From Los Angeles Times

Adjusting for inflation, that is the largest five-week increase since September 2005, when gasoline supplies were severely disrupted in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the wake of the LaGuardia crash that killed two Air Canada pilots, Quebec lawmakers said the episode underscored what they described as Rousseau’s “lack of respect for the French language, bereaved Quebec families, and all Francophones in the federation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He borrowed $320,000 in high-interest loans from PayPal and Shopify after his bank recalled the line of credit for his business in the wake of the tariffs last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• coming
• consecutive
• ensuing
• subsequent
• succeeding
• successive