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The phrase "and only later" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something happens after a certain point in time or after a specific event.
Example: "I realized my mistake and only later did I understand the consequences of my actions."
Alternatives: "and subsequently" or "and afterward".
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He took the Christian name Etienne, and only later adopted Eyadema (a Kabye word meaning courage).
"It was done with the connivance of local politicians and only later legalised," he says.
Many initially saw President Roosevelt as an ally and only later became disillusioned.
Many exotic sports cars were built for racing and only later adapted by a touring body.
I had no idea who Jimmy Reid was and only later did I fully appreciate him.
In other words, prebiotic chemistry started in 2-D, and only later did the first systems escape into three dimensions.
"A lot of things will go through, and only later will we know exactly what happened," he said.
A.I.G. was created, as it were, from the outside in: first in foreign outposts and only later in New York.
The suit claims the Alphabet CEO, Larry Page, awarded the grants, and only later received board approval.
This evidence suggests that feathers first evolved as insulation and only later were co-opted for flight.
Initially, the FDA authority was restricted to issues of safety and only later did the documentation of efficacy become part of the review process required for approval.
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