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in the wake of

Preposition CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Following.
    idiomatic
  2. As a result of, because of.
    idiomatic
  3. In the noticeable disturbance of water behind (a maritime vessel).

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Examples

“The city rebuilt in the wake⟳ of the earthquake.”
“Economic reforms followed in the wake⟳ of political change⟳.”
“Increased security was introduced in the wake⟳ of the attack.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

in the way of in token of in view of in virtue of in, at, on inbetwixt

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