afterward
Example Sentences
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Congress could not end the international trade before 1808—but afterward it unquestionably could.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“There was greatness on that field,” Santa Margarita coach Carson Palmer told his players afterward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Sanchez was arrested shortly afterward, but Easter fled the scene and wasn’t found until Wednesday, when he surrendered and was taken into custody, the CHP statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The impact seemed to diminish afterward, with yields rebounding at the end of last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“But I didn’t get a chance before her presentation, and afterward, I made a beeline for the marshmallow roast.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
