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afterwards

ADVERB
following
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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After dropping Ronaldo to the bench at the 2022 World Cup, the then Portugal manager faced a backlash on social media from members of the forward's family and left his post shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"They let me ask the questions and to learn more about the movie" said Eryn afterwards.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned last week.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Not long afterwards, the pair began hearing from Beatles fans far and wide.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

He opened his mouth very wide and yawned aloud, sighing heavily afterwards.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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