afterwards

Example Sentences

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That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"Everybody was rejoicing to know that we get saved because we thought we were going to die," Olympia Outten, one of the passengers on the plane, said afterwards.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Former England striker Gary Lineker wrote on X that it "might be the worst VAR decision I've seen... extraordinary given the significance" and McInnes fumed at the call afterwards.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"I was free, I was me, I was authentic, I felt like my voice is in a good place... and I enjoyed every moment," Bettan said afterwards.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

If that wasn’t crazy enough, I went home afterwards, wrote up a note, then stuck it in her mailbox.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx