ensued

[en-sood]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of ensue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensued¹

ensue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Other eyewitnesses said that chaos ensued, as people scattered in panic or tried to save the lives of people trapped beneath the rubble.

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With the presidency vacant, a power struggle ensued.

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The acceptance of the offer never arrived and an impasse in discussions ensued.

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The performer, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, added that Ms Ellis appeared to record her on her phone and refused to "back up", before a face-to-face "verbal altercation" ensued.

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The performer, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, added that Ms Ellis appeared to record her on her phone, invaded her privacy and refused to "back up", before a face-to-face "verbal altercation" ensued.

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