directly after
Example Sentences
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They argue it allows companies to hire foreign students directly after graduation without any regulations to ensure they aren’t being paid less than American-born graduates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Last September, a court rejected a bid by Fenech to void the statements he gave to police directly after his 2019 arrest.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Gibraltar's macaque population averaged an estimated 12 soil-eating "events" a week, according to the study, with three instances of soil-eating observed directly after an animal consumed tourist food.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
He estimates that roughly half the artists he works with represent themselves, often reaching out directly after meeting him at shows or sending demos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
Next morning Winnie went out to the fence directly after breakfast.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
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