after all

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Recent Examples of after all There’s more to Indian culture than Bollywood clichés, after all. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026 And after all, money spent at the State Fair is money well spent. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 Let’s see if Judge Fahey thinks that’s so criminal after all in next month’s hearing. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Even after all he’s done, Bryan said performing in Nashville’s arena is special. Chris Parton, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all
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Adverb
  • What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Democrats nevertheless continued to demand stronger divestment provisions.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The determination nevertheless found no parking violation because the board had not adopted a specific parking standard.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • For example, Michael Thorbjornsen’s Rocket Classic win should give him a two-year exemption that gets him into that 2028 Championship Series regardless.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Most people who gravitate toward pumpkin products adore it regardless, but caution you to expect more pie spices than a true pumpkin spice latte.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after%20all. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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