afterwards

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Following the downing of the aircraft on Friday, both the pilot and crew member ejected - with the pilot recovered shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"We're still in it and we're still fighting on," O'Neill said afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Soon afterwards, fans spotted posters featuring Dion's lyrics popping up around the French capital.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Bearman's crash happened almost straight afterwards and Russell immediately knew the consequences as he saw the safety car signs alight around the track.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

First we are soldiers and afterwards, in a strange and shamefaced fashion, individual men as well.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque