afterwards

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I met him afterwards, and he was like, “There’s actually a wedding scene in this movie. What song would you sing at a wedding?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Shortly afterwards, the formal notice was published, external confirming that Farage was no longer an MP.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

"There was no willingness to go for the ball," said one disappointed US supporter afterwards.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Shortly afterwards, the Asian Football Confederation's 47 nations followed suit.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

He made no answer; merely looked, and bowed in submission; and soon afterwards said, in a lively tone,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen