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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The ensuing celebration turned into a surprise announcement that Dorsey and his wife are expecting.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The ensuing clouds of smoke would not only blind anyone nearby, but choke them, too.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
What follows is the story of those findings and the ensuing conflicts, based on interviews with more than a dozen Altadena residents, six scientists working on the contamination issues, workers involved in the debris clearing, local politicians and insurance industry representatives.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Chaos ensues as the Smiths fight to keep the production on track.
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The ensuing clouds of smoke would not only blind anyone nearby, but choke them, too.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
What follows is the story of those findings and the ensuing conflicts, based on interviews with more than a dozen Altadena residents, six scientists working on the contamination issues, workers involved in the debris clearing, local politicians and insurance industry representatives.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Chaos ensues as the Smiths fight to keep the production on track.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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