ensued
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of ensued
Example Sentences
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The confusion that ensued became a "catalyst" for modern regulations mandating better flotation equipment on planes and preflight briefings on how to use it, aviation safety expert John Cox told AP.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A protest at Collins’ Biddeford office ensued not long afterward.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
Tensions ensued as the new investors sought to rein in what they viewed as Turner’s habit of making big decisions on a whim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
A short vehicle pursuit ensued until the man came to a stop, exited and ran toward deputies, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
An hour later we arrived atop the Yellow Band, and a bottleneck ensued as each climber cautiously descended the vertical limestone cliff.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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