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afterward

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


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What she said afterward I simply won’t repeat.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

His campaign has captivated residents who are frustrated with the slow pace of fire recovery and with Bass, who was out of the country when the fires started and whose approval ratings plunged afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Colbert was flustered, to say the least, during the interview afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Bobby favored Zsuzsa, but she stated afterward that she wasn’t aware of his growing affection.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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