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ensue
[en-soo]
verb (used without object)
to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession.
As the days ensued, he recovered his strength.
to follow as a consequence; result.
When those two friends meet, a battle of wits ensues.
Synonyms: , ,
ensue
/ ɪˈː /
verb
(intr) to follow; come next or afterwards
(intr) to follow or occur as a consequence; result
obsolete(tr) to pursue
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ensue1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The aftereffects of the ensuing mass protests have also pummeled restaurants and bars in the downtown area, with widespread vandalism in the Civic Center and Little Tokyo areas.
In Brompton Park in Ardoyne, in Belfast, about 30 young people set a bin on fire but no damage was caused to shops and police said "no serious disorder ensued".
He resisted, and in the tussle that ensued, a shot was fired.
The footage showed Brown striking the man with a closed fist, and a fight that involved additional individuals ensued, the warrant states.
The ensuing protests led the Trump administration to send thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of U.S.
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