afterwards

Example Sentences

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"You're not really surprised that they have involvement in the judicial system afterwards as they grow up into adults."

From BBC • May 18, 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

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

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Former England striker Gary Lineker wrote on X that it "might be the worst VAR decision I've seen... extraordinary given the significance" and McInnes fumed at the call afterwards.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They asked us about it, and we would rap one for the spirit answer “Yes,” not three, as we did afterwards.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock