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afterward

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


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In Los Angeles, for example, the earliest sunrise occurs before the solstice, while the latest sunset takes place afterward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

But comments directed toward Scott’s wife on social media afterward were beyond alarming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In non-remote roles, young graduates’ relative unemployment rate ticked up in 2020 but returned to baseline soon afterward, the research found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

A few weeks afterward, I saw him golfing again and realized the friendship had quietly ended.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

I would quit afterward and find another position at Ville de Paris or Broadway’s or one of the other department stores.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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