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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Pittsburgh converted a pair of fourth downs on the ensuing drive and elected not to go for it a third time from the Lions 5, settling for a field goal and a five-point lead after a 17-play, 64-yard drive that took nearly 10 minutes.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
There was some pushing and shoving and a lot of jawing, and officials threw six flags as the chaos ensued.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
In the soul searching and praying that ensued, Sweeney asked for a sign.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Secrets, hijinks, and stoned interludes with Steve Martin’s endearing-architect love rival ensue.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
There was some pushing and shoving and a lot of jawing, and officials threw six flags as the chaos ensued.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
In the soul searching and praying that ensued, Sweeney asked for a sign.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2025
Secrets, hijinks, and stoned interludes with Steve Martin’s endearing-architect love rival ensue.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ensue
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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