after all
adverb
1
: in spite of considerations or expectations to the contrary : nevertheless
decided to take the train after all
didn't rain after all
2
: in view of all circumstances
literature which is after all only a special department of reading—
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Temporarily, of course, because, after all, tomorrow was another day.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Before skywatchers begin their countdown for the brief planetary alignment expected next month, some astronomical debunking has proved there may be less of a sky show after all.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 May 2024
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Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
Before skywatchers begin their countdown for the brief planetary alignment expected next month, some astronomical debunking has proved there may be less of a sky show after all.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 28 May 2024
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“After all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after%20all. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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