afterward

Example Sentences

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“You will put a pot on your work top. It will heat up, and afterward, you can remove it—and chop your onions on the same surface.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

What happened online afterward has shocked the couple, but Jesse said he is hopeful that sharing their experience may help other couples feel less alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But in a post on X afterward, he called the story “fake news on steroids.”

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Papic is worried about what happens months or a year afterward.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Fine. Just be sure you clean up the mess afterward, girls. I don’t want any basketball players to trip.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee