How to Use aft of in a Sentence

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  • Two sets of stairs lead from the aft of the main deck to the swim platform below.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Main access is from two doors, one on either side of the truck aft of the rear passenger doors.
    Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Infected sailors and those with close contacts were isolated in the aft of the ship.
    Matthias Gafni, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • The aft of the main deck is home to a galley and a saloon with a separate lounge and dining area.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Speaking of hulls, there are garages toward the aft of each hull that can hold a variety of toys and tenders.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2023
  • Some may choose to take it easy though, and take in the view of the 800-foot-long track that winds around the aft of the ship.
    Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 2 Aug. 2021
  • The first helipad is located even higher still on the aft of the sundeck.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
  • Two rods with a piece of canvas between them slipped quickly into metal slots to the aft of the cabin.
    Will Taylor, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2020
  • The Haven lounge also has its own private sun deck at the aft of the ship with an infinity pool.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2022
  • That includes an outward-facing pool deck, al fresco dining area and a sky bar with panoramic views from the aft of the ship.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2023
  • There are also three bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows with striking ocean views, thanks to the suite’s location at the aft of the ship.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
  • That roof also lacks any kind of obvious tint, and there's no structural crossmember aft of the windshield header.
    Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The Zen promises an adults-only space at the aft of the ship for those who want to simply lounge with a cocktail and soak up the sun or the wake views.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • If the sea doesn’t appeal, there is an expansive pool on the aft of the boat, which has counter currents so it can be used for fitness as well as pleasure.
    Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The structure does not bounce but the roof aft of the forward cabin collapses onto four dummy passengers in the rear.
    Eric Tegler, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The ship has two aircraft elevators on the starboard side, fore and aft of the island superstructure.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2022
  • At the aft of the ship, visit the Carousel Lounge for Cirque-style shows that cost $18 but include a cocktail.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The key differences will be seen aft of the B-pillar, as the hatchback will have a different greenhouse and more cargo space in back.
    Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 10 June 2021
  • While the explosions rocked the ship there was considerable pain, in the ears and in the backside, from the whiplash effect aft of the bombs striking forward.
    Jonathan W. Jordan, WSJ, 11 June 2021
  • In a pickup full of party tricks, perhaps the most novel one is the R1T's modular space just aft of the rear doors.
    Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The all-day restaurant Amphora now offers both buffet and à la carte dining, either indoors or al fresco at the aft of the ship.
    Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Step outside to find a walking track and the Horizon Pool at the aft of the ship, or step inside to visit a gym that overlooks the main pool deck.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Adults will especially enjoy The Hideaway, which has an infinity pool at the aft of the ship.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Two Yacht Suites measure 720 square feet at the aft of the Observation Deck.
    David Dickstein, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Toward the aft of the aircraft is one of Rodriguez’s favorite features—and one which most early risers would appreciate.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
  • And on its high-speed setting, the rear ventilation blower, mounted on the headliner just aft of the front seats, sounds like a Huey gunship on takeoff.
    John Phillips, Car and Driver, 28 Nov. 2022
  • On the 737-9 Max, Boeing includes a cabin exit door aft of the wings, but before the rear exit door.
    Mary Schlangenstein, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Some testers were less pleased with the rearfoot, which felt overly soft and high under the heel, producing some squishiness and instability for those who land toward the aft of the foot.
    Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Up front, the kitchen block just aft of the driver's seat includes a dual-burner gas stove and sink integrated into the counter and a compressor fridge next to the drawers below.
    New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Also just like Edge, Apex includes the three-story venue called Eden at the aft of the ship that acts as lounge and avant-garde aerialist performance stage.
    Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Nov. 2021

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