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afterwards

ADVERB
following
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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"If we're going to commit to prosecuting someone who's degraded the landscape, then we should make sure that they atone by monitoring that landscape sufficiently afterwards."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Berlin confirmed soon afterwards it was aiming for an initial holding of 40 percent, to be reduced to 30 percent in two to three years.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Addressing the crowd shortly afterwards, manager Unai Emery said the team were "delighted" to share the trophy with them.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Riley monitored him for about an hour afterwards to ensure he had recovered from his ordeal.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Shortly afterwards, Cornflower arrived bearing a tray of breakfast for them both: nutbread, salad, milk and some of Friar Hugo’s special quince pie.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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