Meaning of the word "in the wake of" in English

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in the wake of

US /ɪn ðə weɪk ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðə weɪk ʌv/
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Phrase

1.

following or as a result of something, especially an event or situation

Example:
Many people lost their homes in the wake of the hurricane.
New policies were introduced in the wake of the scandal.
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