afterwards

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Shortly afterwards, one of his sons and Marie-Thérèse reportedly entered a dispute over his inheritance.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

After buying several works by Anita, she asked the store to pass on a message to the artist, while also asking if she would like to attend the show and meet afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

You can see afterwards he’s walking on air and couldn’t be happier.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Slot has managed Ngumoha's minutes carefully, and was playing his cards close to his chest afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A long time afterwards I thought that if I had waited and gone to my uncles, or somehow sneaked across the bridge and warned my grandfather that things would have turned out differently.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya