afterwards

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Swana also noted that even if Malema's appeal ultimately failed and he is sent to prison, and then disqualified for five years, he could still stage a political comeback afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"I think people often don't realise that the results of what can happen afterwards can potentially be life-changing, for at least the short term."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"I don't tell anybody," he said, "then I ask them afterwards what they thought - it makes them jump out of their skin."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She spent a month in hospital afterwards and several more using a wheelchair.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen