afterwards

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Shortly afterwards, the Israeli military said it had begun hitting "Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the Bekaa valley and in additional areas across southern Lebanon".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Shortly afterwards, the account changed its username and has not placed any bets since.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The official death toll from the incident is 31 people - two were killed by the explosion itself, while 28 died from Acute Radiation Sickness, and one from cardiac arrest, in the weeks afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She did not appear when we afterwards went up to Miss Havisham’s room, and we four played at whist.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens