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Example Sentences

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After giving birth, Shakhnoza Nazarova thought registering her daughter's name would be a mere formality.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

After flirting with relegation in the past two seasons, Tottenham have made a statement of intent.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

After retirement, he worked as a coach, broadcaster and businessman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

After his career prospered, he bought his wife a fur coat one Christmas and, to make the gift more of a surprise, wrapped it in a microwave box.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

After a few minutes of foraging, snapping, and binding, the fox and the badger stood back to survey their work.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman