How to Use this afternoon in a Sentence
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The phone call with Barrasso took place this afternoon and lasted about 20 minutes.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2026
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Clouds will thicken up this afternoon, and the threat of showers and thundershowers will increase later today.
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Aaron Mentkowski,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
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But on this afternoon, basketball jerseys make way for USMNT shirts.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Swift likely arrived ahead of Gomez, as her SUV was spotted pulling up to the venue earlier this afternoon, per Page Six.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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The Delta breeze will be relatively weak this afternoon, so don’t be surprised if some spots, especially in downtown Sacramento, reach into the 90s Monday.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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Egypt moves on to the round of 16 to take on the winner of this afternoon’s match between defending World Cup champion Argentina and tournament Cinderella, Cape Verde.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
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Visitors and locals looking for a lunchtime snack can visit Arch Street between 5th and 6th streets this afternoon to grab a free Wawa Shorti while supplies last to celebrate Wawa Hoagie Day.
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Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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Representative Cummings, of New York, this afternoon took the bill making Labor Day a national holiday to the White House and President Cleveland signed it at once.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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Several congressional aides told me today that McConnell spoke to Senate Majority Leader John Thune yesterday and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso early this afternoon.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
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