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afterwards

ADVERB
following
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STRONGEST
WEAK


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An air valve had malfunctioned, according to the complaint, but Kettle refused to approve a fix afterwards because it would have led to train delays at Union Station.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

It's thought he went into Torres-Pena's room shortly afterwards.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

"It's really tough to control your emotions when you lose in the final of the Grand Slam and when you were trying to go for three-peat," Sabalenka said afterwards.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

While she was recovering at home afterwards, she received a surprise visit from Pope Francis.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Robert came in a few minutes afterwards to clear away the tea.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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