after all

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Recent Examples of after all Regionalization remains a taboo subject among most of the alliance’s political leadership; NATO is, after all, a collective defense alliance founded on indivisible security. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 Not even as skilled a wordsmith as Sorkin and an actor as in control of his own talents as Whitford can offer a new take of villainy interesting enough to spur some newfound, good-faith reconsideration after all these years. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 Who's to say that Adobe and Microsoft have perfected entire genres of software, after all? — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 But that is, after all, coming from a guy who never has been a Panther. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for after all
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Adverb
  • In the latest study, however, the researchers primarily tested the vaccine’s ability to prevent tumor development.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • After the time change in November, however, those risks are lower.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The city’s staff report nevertheless classified the situation as an emergency, citing the potential for employee exposure and chemical reactions.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Sita, enchanted by the exquisite deer, urges Rama to pursue it nevertheless.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Choosing a white or black midsole unlocks the option to customize the forefoot and heel Air units in matching opaque treatments in addition to the six colors available regardless.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • At the rate the autumn has gone so far, though, Kaep will stay on that neck regardless.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after%20all. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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