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afterward

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


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Afterward the beau monde had a few days to find new costumes for the Monday Mayday masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Afterward, as people filed through to see his 20-odd works—some older pieces on the floor, some brand new on the walls—Westermann said she hopes visitors set politics aside and look at his art.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Afterward, he offered his diagnosis for the gap.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Afterward, he lived under heavy surveillance and was banned from leaving China until 2015, when he relocated to Berlin.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Afterward, Naomi comes to visit with Preciada every day.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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