afterthought
Example Sentences
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"We have seen the very serious consequences that online harms can have...The safety of children cannot be an afterthought," said Culture Minister Marc Miller in a statement announcing the proposal.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
His hometown of about 40,000 residents — Orange County’s second-poorest and most ethnically diverse city — has long been a regional afterthought, the type of community that makes the news only when a tragedy happens.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
An afterthought among Argentina's plethora of star forwards - sporadic international appearances and a fistful of goals.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
As a result, gaming hardware is skyrocketing in price, and gamers feel like an afterthought.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Almost as an afterthought he said, “And we’ll see whatever there is to see.”
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing afterthought
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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I Can Make This Promise
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