In the wake of somebody/something

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Time Connection

The phrase suggests events happen close in time to a prior event.

In the wake of the scandal, several officials resigned.

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Cause and Effect

Implies the previous event caused the subsequent events or reactions.

Protests erupted in the wake of the controversial court ruling.

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Momentous Events

Mostly used after significant events, such as disasters or major changes.

A new law was passed in the wake of recent security breaches.