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in the wake of this vs at the wake of this

The correct phrase is 'in the wake of this.' 'In the wake of' is a common expression used to indicate something that happens as a result of or following an event. 'At the wake of' is not a standard phrase in English.

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in the wake of this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the wake of this' to indicate something that happens as a result of or following an event.
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at the wake of this

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'in' is the appropriate choice in this context.

  • Feb 18, 2015 ... Just at the wake of this beautiful dream of unity schools in 1966, the country went through its most trying period with the outbreak of the ...
  • Dec 11, 2013 ... At the wake of this tragedy, you can't tell the difference. Cancer? Infection? Sadness? Bullets? Ask the mother; she knows. In the wake of this ...
  • Apr 25, 2015 ... @TheEllenShow @ChrisCuomo the whole world should pause at the wake of this even and reflect. #heartbroken. 0 retweets 2 favorites. Reply.
  • and at the wake of this century, Mrs E. N. Klements discovered the Monument of Tonyukuk, the Wise, V. L. Kotlovich discovered the Monument of Kulichur, G. I. ...

Alternatives:

  • in the wake of this
  • following this
  • as a result of this
  • after this
  • in the aftermath of this

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