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
A little AI likely won’t hurt if you use it to smooth out the rough edges; after all, the company uses it in many areas of its own operations.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Maybe it’s better to end without a formal Hormuz deal after all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
"But after all, it is the path that is most important, and that at least is clear."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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