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afterward

[af-ter-werd, ahf-] / ˈæf tər wərd, ˈɑf- /


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Loomer is touting a woman who alleges that she dated Massie and that he paid her “hush money” afterward.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The two stayed friendly afterward, and Williams stood by Longet when tragedy and scandal struck a year later, in 1976.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But investors were already dissecting the summations of the talks issued by the two countries afterward.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The Sharks traveled to games on long bus rides and, with a practically nonexistent hotel budget, often rode home right afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Bobby favored Zsuzsa, but she stated afterward that she wasn’t aware of his growing affection.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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