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thereafter

[thair-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˌðɛərˈæf tər, -ˈɑf- /


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Soon thereafter, he and his wife began a multistate search for a better learning environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They were engaged shortly thereafter, followed by an intimate wedding at her mother’s estate in Southampton.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When, shortly thereafter, Congress enacted the law that governs when Election Day occurs, it said nothing about that.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

The monthly plan starts at $10, while the one-year plan is offered at $60, with a renewal rate of $80 thereafter.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

He hurriedly hung up, rose, and shortly thereafter stood before Inspector Bryant’s office door.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick