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Recent Examples of after all
Lawrence, after all, never steps out in the Big Apple without a casual-cool look.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers, after all, drafted three players who spent time in Florida: Umanmielen, fourth-round selection running back Trevor Etienne and defensive lineman Cam Jackson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers and Lightning are heated rivals, so a physical series should be expected — that is the nature of the Stanley Cup playoffs, after all.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The Panthers, after all, drafted three players who spent time in Florida: Umanmielen, fourth-round selection running back Trevor Etienne and defensive lineman Cam Jackson.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for after all
Adverb
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In March, however, the garden is just emerging from winter.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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They nevertheless could be inspired by their men’s team who reached the semi-finals of their first-ever European Championship nine years ago in France.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Although Newcastle will strengthen in central defence regardless, it may be forced to sign two players in that position.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Taxing bodies collect their levied amounts regardless.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/after%20all. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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