- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Example Sentences
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"While we're starting our launch here in London, we'll quickly be expanding to Tokyo and ten more cities afterwards," said Fischer.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
After dropping Ronaldo to the bench at the 2022 World Cup, the then Portugal manager faced a backlash on social media from members of the forward's family and left his post shortly afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Not long afterwards, the pair began hearing from Beatles fans far and wide.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
“But afterwards, we talked, and he explained his thought process to me and just reiterated his thoughts, and I agreed. And I think that’s huge, just to be able to have that conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
We went ’round the back afterwards, and talked to the circus people.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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