afterwards

Example Sentences

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Chemotherapy is often recommended afterwards to diminish the risk of return.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Geevarghese said soon afterwards, as he fetched a glass of water one evening, he realised the pests had entered his home.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"It was a tough spot to be in," he commented afterwards, but added: "Really it was nothing against the heat, nothing against the weather. It was just me today, but it happens."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Everyone admitted he could shoot the sun as well as the next man, and do the figuring afterwards twice as fast.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham