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ensued

American  
[en-sood] / ɛnˈsud /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of ensue.

Etymology

Origin of ensued

ensue ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A debate ensued that lasted until I left for my evening train—and possibly much longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

What ensued was more about feelings, fear, and frustration than law, but that may be the best we can hope for.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

Many like 47-year-old Zabtia believed that after Kadhafi's fall, cinema would be resurrected, but the instability that ensued has delayed any revival.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

When Rams coach Sean McVay informed the two edge rushers that they had both been voted to the Pro Bowl, Young ran to meet Verse, and a celebration ensued.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

A long silence ensued, and then finally the door opened again.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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