afterward
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Sanchez was arrested shortly afterward, but Easter fled the scene and wasn’t found until Wednesday, when he surrendered and was taken into custody, the CHP statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"It's a precise guide for the surgeon during the operation, and then a targeted clean-up treatment afterward."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
At a press conference afterward, he didn’t directly answer reporters’ questions about how the Fed’s rate stance would reduce inflation as he promised.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Shortly afterward, a give-and-go between Marco Reus and Harbor Miller set up Paintsil’s goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
This rendition of the story was also compatible with Hamilton’s remark in the boat afterward, when he seemed to think his pistol was still loaded.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
