after all
adverb
1
: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary : nevertheless
decided to take the train after all
didn't rain after all
2
: in view of all circumstances
literature which is after all only a special department of reading—
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The Deb will close the Toronto Film Festival on September 15 after all.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The Stranger was intrigued that Mae might be able to kill without a weapon, after all.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 16 July 2024
Joey Chestnut will compete in a Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after all — against soldiers at a Texas Army base.
—Heather Hamilton, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 July 2024
Satire can only be so sharp for so long, after all.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The Stranger was intrigued that Mae might be able to kill without a weapon, after all.
—Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 16 July 2024
Joey Chestnut will compete in a Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after all — against soldiers at a Texas Army base.
—Heather Hamilton, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 July 2024
Satire can only be so sharp for so long, after all.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20all. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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