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afterward

[af-ter-werd, ahf-] / ˈæf tər wərd, ˈɑf- /


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Loomer is touting a woman who alleges that she dated Massie and that he paid her “hush money” afterward.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Despaigne, who has fought for promotions such as Karate Combat, said afterward that he would like to face Ngannou.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Reviews published afterward have also described mitochondrial failure as an early and potentially central feature of Alzheimer's biology, not merely a late consequence of brain damage.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The Sharks traveled to games on long bus rides and, with a practically nonexistent hotel budget, often rode home right afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Soon afterward he was appointed an officer in the Army Reserve.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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