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

Bradley and Shona, who had stayed together for six weeks after leaving the show, separated shortly afterwards.

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

"Everybody was rejoicing to know that we get saved because we thought we were going to die," Olympia Outten, one of the passengers on the plane, said afterwards.

From BBC • May 14, 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