afterwards
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In a statement issued shortly afterwards, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government would "robustly defend this appeal".
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
But shortly afterwards, the Uefa official returned to the media room to announce that the Republic of Ireland's training session had also been postponed, with no time given for when it might take place.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
He said he had tried afterwards to contact the UK-Greek couple who lived there, without success.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
"This includes understanding where the risks are, putting effective controls in place, encouraging staff to report incidents and providing appropriate support afterwards," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The only noise afterwards was the wail of a startled baby.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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