afterwards

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Malik told police his brakes had failed, but the analysis afterwards showed the brakes had been in full working order.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Tisza leader wrote on social media afterwards that "Hungary was, is and will be in Europe".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Shortly afterwards, the Israeli military said it had begun hitting "Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the Bekaa valley and in additional areas across southern Lebanon".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Shortly afterwards, Cornflower arrived bearing a tray of breakfast for them both: nutbread, salad, milk and some of Friar Hugo’s special quince pie.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques