after a while

idiom

: after some time has passed

We will get started after a while.

The job got easier after a while.

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The gear is sturdy enough to handle enthusiastic gameplay, though the sword handles might feel a bit gimmicky after a while. —

Stephanie Hope, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024 What to Consider The earbuds themselves are quite large and can feel uncomfortable after a while. —

Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 However, after a while, patients may develop a headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and visual problems, ranging from blurred vision to hallucinations or total loss of vision. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Hunters may be able to kill a large number of turkeys as a result of this risky behavior, however, after a while, the birds may soon learn to stop acting so rashly, evolving over time to be more risk-averse. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for after a while

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