afterwards
Example Sentences
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"They let me ask the questions and to learn more about the movie" said Eryn afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Not long afterwards, the pair began hearing from Beatles fans far and wide.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
“But afterwards, we talked, and he explained his thought process to me and just reiterated his thoughts, and I agreed. And I think that’s huge, just to be able to have that conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
When arrested, his mother, Donna James, who denied assisting an offender, told the police that she "found out afterwards" and that she had "nothing to do with this".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
However, I recollected afterwards that if he had been prevented going, the wedding need not be put off, for Mr. Darcy might have done as well.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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