afterwards

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Even the very sharp rally it engineered in August 2024 only lasted a few weeks, and its task was made easier by the Federal Reserve’s decision to start cutting rates not long afterwards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Before the first game there was anxiety and, afterwards, everyone was really worried.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

US media reported that Iran struck the ship in the strait, and the Iranian agency that claims to regulate traffic there issued a warning afterwards.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

"I'm worried about next year... We know from history that once you've mobilised those groups, you can't always control them afterwards," said Lynch.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

We dined in the sitting-room, and she went to bed directly afterwards.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier