after all
Example Sentences
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Maybe rising mortgage rates didn’t kill home buyers’ appetite this spring after all.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Even after all of that, he was simply moved back to his previous role in California and allowed to quietly retire.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Under any scenario, after all, the Hormuz problem likely solves itself when the shooting stops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
He also came after all of their joint property, which Burden had purchased with her family trusts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
It might have just been beginner’s luck, but it looked like this wasn’t going to be so hard after all.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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