after all
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Stocks, after all, are still basking in the glow of one of the biggest bull markets in history, having returned an average of 14% a year over the past decade.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Even after all of that, he was simply moved back to his previous role in California and allowed to quietly retire.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Getting here, after all, is the hardest part.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Under any scenario, after all, the Hormuz problem likely solves itself when the shooting stops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Maybe the wretched man that was to be her husband had given her wings after all, and she simply needed the nerve to use them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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