as in following
to come after in time
it was not the slow-spreading cancer that caused his death but a supervening heart attack
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Even more lore is on the way when House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21 following season 2's bloody end.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026 -
The threat to Starmer's premiership has been building for months following bruising defeats for his party in May local and regional elections.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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For Poku, the three topics are intertwined, and discussing one requires touching on all three; succeeding in midlife requires success in each.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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“Supervening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervening. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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