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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On the ensuing possession, Southern Miss quickly regained the momentum.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The ensuing 2022-23 season saw Rayo beat both Barca and Madrid when Spain’s big two came to their crumbling Estadio Vallecas.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Western Hills moved the ball down to the C-R 8 yard line on its ensuing drive, but lost the ball on downs there with 36 seconds left in the third quarter.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Given how many teams need elite relievers, there is a chance the contract value could increase if a bidding war ensues.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
The ensuing 2022-23 season saw Rayo beat both Barca and Madrid when Spain’s big two came to their crumbling Estadio Vallecas.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Western Hills moved the ball down to the C-R 8 yard line on its ensuing drive, but lost the ball on downs there with 36 seconds left in the third quarter.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Given how many teams need elite relievers, there is a chance the contract value could increase if a bidding war ensues.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Ensue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensue. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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