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onward

[on-werd, awn-] / ˈɒn wərd, ˈɔn- /


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From 1933 onward, more people may have acted out of opportunism, to secure jobs or otherwise benefit from the Nazi hierarchy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

From that period onward, nitrate levels in water leaving the Arctic steadily declined.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The most likely scenario is for heatwave conditions to hold on until at least the middle of next week, with a change to something a little cooler and more unsettled from Thursday onward.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Shell said the deal for Arc is expected to generate double-digit returns, bolster longer-term cash flow, and increase free cash flow per share from 2027 onward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

From that day onward, UN truck drivers visited our line of refugees every day.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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