and then
Americanphrase
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right after that; as the next thing.
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in addition, as another point.
Example Sentences
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She said she was refused Personal Independence Payment after following the process of filling in an application form and then having a telephone interview, a process she described as "horrible".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
These systems can be programmed to carry out tasks such as detecting a particular molecule and then producing a specific response.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
A report in the US news outlet Axios said Kushner and Witkoff would travel on Friday, meet Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday, and then Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
She instantly claimed any room she entered and then made sure there were snacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
She got it to the right temperature and then reduced the flow.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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