afterwards

Example Sentences

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"Shooting down the planes made it impossible for Clinton to enter into any kind of rapprochement afterwards," he said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The man was in tears afterwards, utterly spent, completely overcome.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"Officers attended and the crowd dispersed shortly afterwards," a force spokesperson added.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

He could never afterwards remember how the dream began, what had happened, or who he was with in the dream; or any details at all.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin