afterwards

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Judge Simon Mills told her: "You showed exceptional courage during the incident and afterwards."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Shortly afterwards, Berlusconi sent Minetti to a Milan police station to pick up a teenager named Karima El Mahroug who had been arrested on suspicion of stealing.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Shortly afterwards, the Israeli military said it had begun hitting "Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the Bekaa valley and in additional areas across southern Lebanon".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart,” said she afterwards to herself.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen