afterwards

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You can see afterwards he’s walking on air and couldn’t be happier.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Slot has managed Ngumoha's minutes carefully, and was playing his cards close to his chest afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Shortly afterwards MacIntyre, who declined to speak to the media, posted a picture on his Instagram account of a gnome resembling himself with an extended middle finger.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Following the downing of the aircraft on Friday, both the pilot and crew member ejected - with the pilot recovered shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“How long afterwards was it that they found her?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier