afterward

Example Sentences

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Researchers at Hokkaido University wanted to understand whether the specific way a cell fails during division changes what happens afterward.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Shortly afterward, lawmakers amended the country's glacier protection law to relax restrictions on mining in areas of permafrost, despite fears the new law could endanger crucial water supplies.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

His legal team declined to comment afterward on whether he would appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

What she said afterward I simply won’t repeat.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Dr. Howard told me that even if the light box works, it will take a few months to start seeing any improvement, but I still glance down at myself afterward.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish