- a variation of afterward.
afterwards
Example Sentences
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Summoned afterwards by CBS president Tom Cibrowski, Mr. Pelley expected he was “going to have a long conversation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
An told the podcast that she found the alleged encounter "scary", adding that West did not speak to her before, during or afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned last week.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Not long afterwards, the pair began hearing from Beatles fans far and wide.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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