afterward

Example Sentences

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He returned to private law practice afterward, Davis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 16, 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

Redick ultimately responded by benching Vanderbilt the rest of the game and then not-so-subtly ripping him afterward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson