onwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Today's result will also determine the composition of the Senate from February 2027 onwards, as 54 of the Senate's 81 seats are being contested, representing two-thirds of the chamber.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The committee's report has been published as the government considers its options for the next BBC Royal Charter, which will set out how the broadcaster will be governed, regulated and funded from 2028 onwards.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
From 4 September onwards, PCS members at all sites will work to rule and withdraw cooperation in coordinated action with Prospect, another trade union, PCS said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The territories have a special arrangement within the free-travel Schengen zone, meaning people cannot travel onwards to mainland Spain without border checks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Jane saw it was no good following him, so she took Michael’s hand and moved onwards.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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