afterthought
Example Sentences
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"We have seen the very serious consequences that online harms can have...The safety of children cannot be an afterthought," said Culture Minister Marc Miller in a statement announcing the proposal.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
For most Americans the sport wasn’t an afterthought; it wasn’t thought of at all.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
An afterthought among Argentina's plethora of star forwards - sporadic international appearances and a fistful of goals.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
As a result, gaming hardware is skyrocketing in price, and gamers feel like an afterthought.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
“Condolences,” she said as an afterthought, but through all the crumbs and chewing, no one could understand her, which was just as well.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing afterthought
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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I Can Make This Promise
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