afterward

Example Sentences

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Papic is worried about what happens months or a year afterward.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

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

In non-remote roles, young graduates’ relative unemployment rate ticked up in 2020 but returned to baseline soon afterward, the research found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The sound you make, the way that you just kind of stare off into the distance afterward, it’s one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Sister would set the table, and afterward I’d help wash and dry the dishes.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson