afterward

Example Sentences

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The prospect of a hard fall afterward may not even come to mind because, hey, at least you tried.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“Honor of a lifetime to meet His Holiness Pope Francis,” Trump said afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In 2024, when she no longer worked for Swalwell, she said she attended a charity event honoring the congressman and met him for drinks afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In April 2025, she formed a lobbying firm called Varidon Strategies and began registering in states almost immediately afterward, according to records.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

But I want to do it first and tell people afterward.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan