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Recent Examples of ensues
Given how many teams need elite relievers, there is a chance the contract value could increase if a bidding war ensues.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the film’s drama then ensues inside Teddy and Don’s basement like a pseudo chamber piece as captor and captive face off in a battle of wits, logic and strange faith that blurs the lines between divisive politics, conspiracy and cosmic truth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Political hijinks ensues as the comet becomes a divisive issue rather than a rallying cry for action.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Chaos ensues after Gabriel opts to swap Arj’s life with that of his wealthy employer Jeff (played by Rogen, 43).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
As the fallout ensues, the family’s connection to multiple mysterious deaths come into focus, threatening Alex’s peaceful existence with wife Maggie (Patricia Arquette).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Some discussion ensues about providing officers with the keys to the Cadillac, but Walker and others at the Premier Centre apparently are unable to locate them.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The kids run the film, and supernatural mayhem ensues.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
What ensues is a community-wide frenzy involving the kids’ teacher, their parents, the local police, and the one kid in class who conspicuously remained.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Much of the film’s drama then ensues inside Teddy and Don’s basement like a pseudo chamber piece as captor and captive face off in a battle of wits, logic and strange faith that blurs the lines between divisive politics, conspiracy and cosmic truth.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Political hijinks ensues as the comet becomes a divisive issue rather than a rallying cry for action.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Chaos ensues after Gabriel opts to swap Arj’s life with that of his wealthy employer Jeff (played by Rogen, 43).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
As the fallout ensues, the family’s connection to multiple mysterious deaths come into focus, threatening Alex’s peaceful existence with wife Maggie (Patricia Arquette).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Some discussion ensues about providing officers with the keys to the Cadillac, but Walker and others at the Premier Centre apparently are unable to locate them.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The kids run the film, and supernatural mayhem ensues.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
What ensues is a community-wide frenzy involving the kids’ teacher, their parents, the local police, and the one kid in class who conspicuously remained.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensues
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Seaweed replaces plastic Traditional recycling doesn’t work for medical devices.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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This action removes or replaces your unique ID so apps and advertisers can no longer use it for personalized ad tracking.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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So the longevity of her dream somehow supersedes Julia’s dream?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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