ensued
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ensued
Example Sentences
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A melee ensued before Callum Wilson blasted a shot over the line.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Just under 140,000 people met that final deadline, but years of litigation ensued and it wasn’t until almost four years later, by late July 2025, that they had to file evidence for their claims.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
In 2018, Buckingham split with Fleetwood Mac and a legal battle over lost wages with his former band ensued.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
He said that while the attack on Iran had been anticipated, its timing and the duration of the war that has ensued were surprising.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
“Doors opened, people were summoned, whispered conversations ensued, there was great excitement.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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