afterthought

Example Sentences

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"We were kind of going with the flow at this stage but at this point, it already felt that we were a bit of an afterthought, let's say," Lee added.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

They are not an afterthought starch; they are structural.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

In training, cost has been an afterthought, but in inference, where the money will be made, cost is key, and computing needs are mixed.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“Besides,” she added as an afterthought, “your mama’s in Florida. Won’t it be nice to see her?”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter