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After hearing the announcement, they immediately left the room.

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Narrator

After hearing the announcement, they immediately left the room.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If you hear bad news, it's best to leave the situation immediately.

Describing Habits

Whenever there's an emergency announcement, we always leave the room quickly.

Asking About Others

Did everyone leave the room after the announcement?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If they hadn't heard the announcement, they wouldn't have left.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Upon hearing the announcement, they promptly vacated the room.

Casual

As soon as they heard the announcement, they bolted.

Simpler English

They left the room right after the announcement.

Phrases to learn

immediately left

To depart without delay.

after hearing the announcement

Following the communication of a public message.