after all
Example Sentences
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She speculates that its harsh reception may have to some degree gratified its author who, after all, “did mean to write a savage, cruel, and gloomy novel.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
These many months later, though, it seems that Charlie Kirk’s heaven isn’t going to be so crowded after all.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
"When someone comes in and spends £70 on fuel, people think we're making £70, but after all the costs... it's nothing," she said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
When the store decided not to open after all, people were sent home.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“I just can’t believe anybody could be alive after all that,” I said.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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