after all

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Recent Examples of after all Its old terminal on Dinner Key, after all, is now Miami City Hall. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Bill Maher will be receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor after all. Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 What keeps you motivated after all these years? Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026 How lucky to have someone who's willing to take responsibility for you, after all. Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all
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Adverb
  • Juarez snared a line drive at second base, however, and threw the ball to Madison Marshall at first for the game-ending double play.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Optimism, though, was nevertheless evident in financial markets worldwide.
    Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • And while the feuding continues over how to pay for the park and who will eventually run it, there is a consensus among city commissioners that -- regardless -- Bayfront Park is a major part of downtown’s rebirth.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The contract will be enforced regardless.
    Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after%20all. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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