in the wake of
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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]
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In the aftermath of, as a consequence of, as in Famine often comes in the wake of war . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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The band also donated a portion of all proceeds from its surprise EP “Y Lo Que Viene” to frontline organizations in the wake of the ongoing immigration raids targeting Los Angeles since June.
From Los Angeles Times
The latest GDP report comes in the wake of a long federal government shutdown during which there was no data collection.
From Barron's
The latest GDP report comes in the wake of a long federal government shutdown during which there was no data collection.
From Barron's
Portugal, for example, began offering golden visas in 2012 to attract foreign direct investment to boost its economy in the wake of the euro zone debt crisis.
From Barron's
This combination is more supportive for EM local debt and healthier for foreign exchange markets than what we have seen in recent years, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.
From Barron's
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