afterwards

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Rai's father Amrik used to take him to 3 Hammers for lessons with instructor Darren Prosser, with the youngster going out on the par-three course afterwards to put what he had been taught into practice.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The man was in tears afterwards, utterly spent, completely overcome.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Speaking to the BBC afterwards, Bettan said he had been surprised by the protests.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Not long afterwards, humans may even have started deliberately to torch their neighbourhoods.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari