afterwards

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They had zero shots and touches inside box before the break, but improved afterwards with eight shots and 20 touches in the area by half-time.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Even the very sharp rally it engineered in August 2024 only lasted a few weeks, and its task was made easier by the Federal Reserve’s decision to start cutting rates not long afterwards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

"It's tough work... the hardest part is carrying the seaweed back. It's very heavy and your shoulders ache afterwards."

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Watch on BBC Alba at 21:00 on Monday 29 June and afterwards on BBC iPlayer.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

‘And, to show my appreciation, how about I treat us all to a takeaway for dinner afterwards?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler