onwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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A 29-year-old student in the capital Kabul said a staffer had "visited the classrooms and announced that from now onwards, we are not allowed to bring smartphones to the university".
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
He said it would be from Thursday onwards that hospitality businesses would see their premises become busier still, as the first part of the week was more competition focused.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bournemouth have already rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for midfielder Scott as they strive to hold on to the 22-year-old, who enjoyed an impressive season on the south coast, particularly from January onwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Heavily bombed during World War Two because of its huge manufacturing capacity, Manchester became a creative hub from the 1980s onwards with bands like New Order and Oasis achieving global fame.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 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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