afterward

Example Sentences

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In Los Angeles, for example, the earliest sunrise occurs before the solstice, while the latest sunset takes place afterward.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The healthcare IT company where Sanchez works as a senior customer success manager allowed her to take a 60-day unpaid leave of absence but said it would have to terminate her employment afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

A few weeks afterward, I saw him golfing again and realized the friendship had quietly ended.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

An S&P 500 exchange-traded fund will be the default investment at launch, with other broad-based index options expected to roll out afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He’d stayed for supper and afterward beat me at chess.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson