ensued; ensuing
: to strive to attain : pursue
I wander, seeking peace, and ensuing it—
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: to take place afterward or as a result
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Hudson also spoke with veteran backup quarterback Jameis Winston and spent much of the Giants’ ensuing defensive drive standing off to the side and away from his offensive teammates.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But Lionel Messi missed the ensuing attempt — and what followed was an ugly defeat that pushed the team further down the standings.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Following Kirk’s death, a massive public outcry ensued, and he was mourned by the left and right alike.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Corona del Mar used some trickery to take the lead on the ensuing possession.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
But Lionel Messi missed the ensuing attempt — and what followed was an ugly defeat that pushed the team further down the standings.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Following Kirk’s death, a massive public outcry ensued, and he was mourned by the left and right alike.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Corona del Mar used some trickery to take the lead on the ensuing possession.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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